EXPLORING CHANGES IN FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION/CUTTING: SHIFTING NORMS AND PRACTICES AMONG COMMUNITIES IN FAFAN AND WEST ARSI ZONES,ETHIOPIA (2020)

This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:

Author(s): G Mehari,A Molla,A Mamo,D Matanda
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.

Objective: to explore changes in social norms and practises associated with FGM/C in two “hot spot” regions: Somali—a region with the highest FGM/C prevalence; and Oromia—the largest region in the country with a history of practising FGM/C.
Study Population: men,women,girls,village elders,religious leaders,government officials,teachers,healthcare workers
Findings: West Arsi embraced an increasing awareness of and community participation in enacting bylaws and enforcing the anti-FGM/C law. Community values and norms related to marriageability,purity,respect,and other perceived advantages of FGM/C were challenged.

Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Ethiopia

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