Eradicating female genital mutilation and cutting in Tanzania: an observational study (2015)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Moses Galukande, Joseph Kamara, Violet Ndabwire, Elisabeth Leistey, Cecilia Valla, Sam Luboga
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To analyse the impact of an 18 month long campaign to eradicate or reduce FGM/C in a rural predominantly Maasai community
Study Population: Women,Men
Findings: The study found that those in favour of FGM/C eradication were 88 per cent. Nearly a third of the 100 FGM/C practitioners had denounced the practice; they also formed a peer group that met regularly comparing baseline and endline. Knowledge about FGM/C health risks increased from 16 to 30 per cent
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Tanzania