Effects of Female Genital Mutilation on the Psychological Wellbeing of the Girl Child among the Ameru Community in Kenya (2016)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kinyua Susan Muthoni
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Psychological.
Objective: To determine the effects of FGM on the psychological wellbeing of the girl child among the Ameru community in Kenya.
Study Population: Girls who had undergone,48 health workers,three social workers and 30 members forming the Focus Group Discussions.
Findings: The research findings indicated that the Ameru girl child experienced moderate psychological challenges revolving around the issues of self-esteem,anxiety and depression owing to the FGM experience.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya