Determinants of Female Genital Mutilation Practices in East Gojjam Zone,Western Amhara,Ethiopia (2016)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Andualem Mulusew
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To identify determinant factors of female genital mutilation practices in East Gojjam Zone,Western Amhara,Ethiopia
Study Population: Women aged 15-49 years and having children < 5 years old in September,2014
Findings: 718 women and 805 daughters participated in the study. FGM prevalence was 689 (96%) and 403 (49%)among women and daughters< 5 years of age,respectively. Type1 and type 2 FGMs were common and daughters<1 years of age exhibited 91% female genital mutilation. Daughters' age,parent education level,residence,women circumcision history,culture,health education,frequent health extension workers follow up and participation in anti FGM interventions were risk factors to female genital mutilation practice. Female genital mutilation practices continues to be a major problem to women and daughter <5 years of age in the study area. A number of factors were associated with FGM practices including daughters’ age,parent education level,residence,health education,culture,mothers circumcision history,frequent health extensions workers follow up and participation in anti FGM interventions were determinants to higher FGM practices.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Ethiopia