Adolescent girls’ attitudes toward female genital mutilation: a study in seven African countries [version 1; referees: 2 approved,1 not approved] (2018)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Biswas,A.,Dalal,K.,Kalmatayeva,Z.,Mandal,S.,Ussatayeva,G.,& Lee,M. S.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study aimed to examine adolescent girls’ attitudes toward the continuation or discontinuation of female genital mutilation (FGM) in association with their demographics in seven different countries in Africa.
Study Population: Relied on DHS,Adolescent girls (15–19 years)
Findings: In Egypt,58% of adolescent girls supported the continuation of FGM,as did 63% of adolescents in Guinea,16% of adolescents in Kenya,72% of adolescents in Mali,3% of adolescents in Niger,23% of adolescents in Senegal,and 52% of adolescents in Sierra Leone. In five of the participating countries,being Muslim and having a poor socioeconomic status were substantially related with support for the continuation of FGM. In Guinea,Kenya,Mali,and Sierra Leone,females with no or only primary school were more likely to support FGM than those with secondary or higher education. In Egypt,Niger,and Senegal,there was no correlation between education and support for female genital mutilation (FGM). In Guinea,Kenya,and Senegal,girls with no media exposure were more likely to endorse female genital mutilation (FGM) than girls with media exposure. The study showed that boosting media coverage and education,as well as lowering poverty,are crucial for changing the opinions of adolescent girls in favor of ending FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa,Eastern Africa,Northern Africa
Country(ies):Egypt,Guinea,Kenya,Mali,Niger,Senegal,Sierra Leone