Attitudes and awareness of female genital mutilation: a questionnaire-based study in a Kenyan hospital (2007)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Livermore L,Monteiro R,Rymer J
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore attitudes and awareness of FGM in Kenya with particular reference to the law,health complications and educational programmes.
Study Population: Not stated
Findings: A significant decline in the prevalence of FGM was demonstrated and awareness of health complications of FGM shown to be the main factor causing this trend. The need for further efforts to eradicate the practice and the importance of religion and culture in shaping social attitudes was evident. The outlawing of FGM was considered a positive advance but may have the detrimental effect of deterring women from seeking medical assistance for complications relating to FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya