Assessment of female genital cutting and early marriage on the retention of primary school girls in kuria west district,kenya (2013)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Magdaline Gesare Magangi
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess Female Genital Cutting (FGC) and early marriage on the retention of primary school girls in Kuria West District
Study Population: pupils,teachers,head teachers and Education Officers
Findings: Findings indicated that FGC was still practiced in the Kuria West District. The findings further show that girls dropped out of school to get married due to FGC,peer pressure and poverty among other factors. Among the recommendations made include the government taking measures to curb girl dropout rate in primary schools and all education stakeholders should also work together to create awareness on the adverse effects of FGC. It is also recommended that the government sponsors girls willing to return to school after dropping out.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya