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