The Impact of Parental Education Level,Wealth Status,and Location on Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence in Northwestern Liberia (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research,Correlatiol research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Adetunji,S. G
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of the study was to explore whether there were environmental factors such as parental educational attainment,parental wealth (socioeconomic),and location that affect the prevalence of female genital mutilation among girls and women in the northwestern region of Liberia.
Study Population: Parents in Northwestern Liberia
Findings: The data revealed that parental wealth and parental education predicted girls initiation into the Sande Bush Society,which resulted in female genital mutilation. There were no significant differences between parental geography (urban or rural) and the chance of Sande Bush Society initiation. This study offered stakeholders,policymakers,and social advocacy groups with new information for creating and implementing laws pertaining to female genital mutilation.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Liberia