Eradication of female genital mutilation in Somalia (2004)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): UNICEF
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To use case studies to illiustrate the negative effects of FGM/C
Study Population: Women,Aid workers,Female circumcisors
Findings: Some of the case studies illustrated complete lack of awareness or minimal awareness but negligible behaviour change,and awareness and behaviour change. Another case study illustrated that an increased exposure to potential knowledge and awareness does not necessarily translate into a change in behaviour
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Somalia