An analysis of the implementation of laws with regard to female genital mutilation in Europe (2007)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Leye Els,Jessika Deblonde,José García-Añón,Sara Johnsdotter,Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse,Linda Weil-Curiel,Marleen Temmerman FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To answer the questions: Is legislation applicable to FGM being implemented in Belgium,France,Spain,Sweden and the UK? 2. What are the inhibiting factors concerning implementation of legislation applicable to FGM in Belgium,France,Spain,Sweden and the UK? Study Population: Relied on legislation articles Findings: Specific criminal laws were developed did not result in more prosecutions than general criminal laws. On the contrary,specific criminal laws proved to be incomplete to cover emerging issues such as piercing or cosmetic vaginal surgeries,and to deal with the issue of re-infibulation,leaving those professionals who perform these actions,with a lack of clarity about how to proceed Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Europe,Southern Europe,Northern Europe Country(ies):Belgium,France,Spain,Sweden,United Kingdom Source

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An analysis of YouTube videos on female genital mutilation as a global issue (2022)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Demir,M. ,Avci,V FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective:  To evaluate the role of YouTube videos in the prevention of female genital mutilation. Study Population: N/A Findings: Most of the videos were shared by women. The videos shared by women and healthcare professionals were higher quality and more reliable compared to videos uploaded by men and religious personnel.Conclusion: YouTube.com videos may be beneficial for the prevention of female genital mutilation,but more attention should be paid to this issue,particularly by healthcare professionals,and more reliable videos with the higher quality should be shared. Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

An Analytical Approach to Female Genital Mutilation in West Africa (2013)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Amir Bahram Arab Ahmad FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: N/A. Objective: To study the old tradition(FGM),how it is conducted and reasons underlying the action. Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: The general ratio of young girls circumcision in West African countries has experienced a significant decrease considering the activities executed by governments and international and local organizations,it can be predicted that in the near future,female circumcision tradition will be stopped in vast regions of West Africa or it will be gradually recognized as a wrong and malice tradition; hence,it will take refugee into faraway West African regions. Meanwhile,although the international organizations’ activities have had higher cultural influence in the urban regions,in the West African villages there is still a kind of public distrust regarding the NGOs’ movements against the girls’ circumcision,which in its own way causes obstacles in struggle against this tradition.  Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

An Assessment of Radio-Based Education about Female Genital Cutting and Health and Human Rights Issues in Douentza,Mali (2018)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Schliep,M. E.,Feinglass,J. M.,Cameron,K. A. & Sorensen,J. S. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The study aimed to capture knowledge about these topics following identified exposure to the radio-based programming,and also the use of radio as a means of health and human rights education,with a focus on FGM/C. Study Population: Women and individuals of various age groups Findings: Over ninety percent of respondents listened to radio every day,with many listening for more than five hours each day. 1-5 hours per day of listening was related with a higher score for ‘public health awareness’ compared to less frequent listeners. Radio appears to be an integral component of daily life in central Mali,as well as an important and accessible means of transmitting information,especially for those with limited literacy. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Mali Source

An assessment of the alternative rites approach for encouraging abandonment of female genital mutilation in Kenya (2001)

This study is a Correlation research regarding I,II FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Chege Jane Njeri,Ian Askew,Jennifer Liku FGM/C Type(s): I,II Health area of focus: None. Objective: To address the factors that influence some families and individuals to adopt the alternative rite while others,exposed to the same messages discouraging FGM,decide not to so Study Population: Parents,Girls,Boys Findings: The study found out that those families choosing for their daughters to participate in the Alternative Rite were somewhat different than those not choosing to do so,in that they were slightly more likely to have ever attended school,more likely not to be members of the Catholic or Pentecostal churches,slightly less likely to be labourers or farm workers,more likely to be of higher socio-economic status,slightly more likely to have females with more positive gender attitudes,and more likely to already not be cutting their daughters and to express regret for those already cut Geographical coverage Region(s):Eastern Africa Country(ies):Kenya Source

An assessment of the impact of health compaigns against female genital mutilation in west pokot district,Kenya (2011)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Lokurosia,Jackline Chepkech FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: To evaluate the impact of health campaigns on the community’s practice of female circumcision through education,awareness campaigns and advocacy for alternative rites of passage Study Population: Men and women, household heads Findings: It was found out that the prevalence of female circumcision was significantly higher in the control site than in the intervention site 222.279; df 2; p

An economic analysis of Female Genital Mutilation: How the marriage market affects the household decision of excision (Not specified)

This study is a Not specified regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Salmata Ouedraogo,Sandrine Aïda Koissy-Kpein FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: . Objective: Study Population: Findings: Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

An Evaluation of Community-Based Interventions Used on the Prevention of Female Genital Mutilation in West African Countrie (2019)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Ekundayo,R.,& Robinson,S. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: This paper presents a review of published literature about community-based interventions carried out to prevent Female Genital Mutilation in West Africa between the years 2000-2013. A literature search was conducted for papers published between the years 2000 – 2013. Papers were reviewed if they reported a positive change in knowledge,attitude and behaviour towards FG Study Population: Relied on articles Findings: Generally,it was found that these interventions reflected a range of health promotion models such as the behaviour change,client centred/empowerment,social change and commonly the educational model that positively influenced changes in knowledge,attitude and behaviour towards FGM which has helped in reducing the practice in West African communities. None of these interventions were based on the medical model of health promotion. Hence,it seems that an incorporation of the medical and educational models of health promotion could result in a greater impact in community-based interventions to prevent FGM Geographical coverage Region(s):Not specified Country(ies):Not specified Source

An exploration of attitudes toward female genital cutting in Nigeria (2007)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Freymeyer,R.H. & Johnson, FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: N/A. Objective: To consider factors that influence attitudes toward FGM held by Nigerian women aged 15–49. Study Population: Nigerian women aged 15–49. Findings: We found strong support for considering FGC a social convention. Modernization has minimal impact on attitudes about FGC mainly through its influence on the social convention. Geographical coverage Region(s):Western Africa Country(ies):Nigeria Source

An exploration of attitudes towards female genital mutilation (FGM) in men and women accessing FGM clinical services in London: a pilot study (2018)

This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics: Author(s): Larsson,M.,Cohen,P.,Hann,G.,Creighton,S. M.,& Hodes,D. FGM/C Type(s): All Health area of focus: None. Objective: The primary objective of the study was to measure the proportion of adults accessing a specialist FGM clinic who think that FGM should be stopped. The secondary objectives included assessing the awareness of the UK law on FGM,the health risks of FGM and the feasibility of using the study protocol and documents. Study Population: Women & men Findings: 89% of participants thought that FGM should be stopped (95%CI: 0.81–0.97) and 72% said they knew FGM is illegal in the United Kingdom (UK). 15% reported that FGM caused no danger or were unaware of any danger to women’s health. This study demonstrated the opposition to FGM by participants,but some lack of knowledge regarding the legal and health implications. The exploration of attitudes in diaspora community groups is often cited as key to safeguarding girls from FGM. This is one of the first UK studies of individuals from FGM-practicing communities,and it is recommended use of the study questionnaires for a multicentre,cross-community study. Geographical coverage Region(s):Northern Europe Country(ies):United Kingdom Source