Factors associated with female genital mutilation: a systematic review and synthesis of national,regional and community-based studies (2022)

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

Author(s): El-Dirani Z, Farouki L, Akl C,et al
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.

Objective: This systematic review aimed to identify and describe the factors that influence female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Study Population: N/A
Findings: Of 2230 studies identified,54 published articles were included. The majority of studies were from the African Region (n=29) followed by the Eastern Mediterranean Region (n=18). A lower level of maternal education,family history of FGM/C,or belonging to the Muslim religion (in certain contexts) increased the likelihood of FGM/C. The majority of studies that examined higher paternal education (for girls only) and living in an urban region showed a reduced likelihood of FGM/C,while conflicting evidence remained for wealth. Several studies reported that FGM/C literacy,and low community FGM/C prevalence were associated with a reduced likelihood of FGM/C.Conclusions There were several characteristics that appear to be associated with FGM/C,and these will better enable the targeting of policies and interventions. Importantly,parental education may be instrumental in enabling communities and countries to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

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