Assessment of barriers of behavioral change to stop FGM practice among women of Kebri Beyah District,Somali Regional State,Eastern Ethiopia (2009)
This study is a Exploratory research,Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Joan Namulondo
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore the perceptions of a community in regard to female genital cutting and to examine the initiatives developed by the local communities in their struggle to fight this practice. In addition,it is aimed at exploring the role played by Government in eliminating FGC
Study Population: Male and female
Findings: The findings revealed that there are divided opinions about female genital cutting among the Sabiny. There are those who are in favour of the practice,while others are against the practice. The assumed consequences of performing the practice or not performing it play a big role on the different perceptions held by the people. A big segment of the local community,together with the Uganda Government is involved in efforts to bring about change in the community by eliminating the tradition.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Uganda