Effectiveness of health education as an intervention designed to prevent female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review (2018)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Waigwa,S.,Doos,L.,Bradbury-Jones,C.,& Taylor,J.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The review aimed to synthesise findings of studies about effectiveness of health education as an intervention to prevent FGM/C.
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: There were twelve separate studies included in the review. Seven studies employed quantitative methods,three qualitative approaches,and two combined methods. Six studies examined before and after the interventions,four studies evaluated the efficacy of previous interventions employed by various research teams,and two studies supported the intervention. Four major elements were found to influence the effectiveness of health education interventions: sociodemographic factors,socioeconomic factors,traditions and beliefs,and intervention design,structure,and delivery. It is crucial to target factors associated with enabling or impeding the efficacy of FGM/C health education. This enhances the likelihood of effective,collective changes in behavior and attitude that result in the long-term prevention of FGM/C and,ultimately,enhanced reproductive health and well-being for people and communities.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified