Factors associated with female genital mutilation among women of reproductive age and girls aged 0-14 in Chad: a mixed-effects multilevel analysis of the 2014-2015 Chad demographic and health survey data (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ahinkorah B.O.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the factors associated with FGM among women aged 15-49 and girls aged 0-14 in Chad.
Study Population: Women’s file which contains data of women of reproductive age (15–49) was considered
Findings: Results: The results indicate that more than half (50.2%) of the women and 12.9% of girls in Chad had been circumcised. Among women aged 15-49,level of education,employment status,ethnicity,religion,wealth quintile and community literacy level were significant predictors of FGM. Age,partner’s level of education,marital status,employment status,ethnicity,religion and mother’s FGM status were associated with FGM among girls aged 0-14.Conclusion: This study has identified several individual and contextual factors as predictors of FGM among women and girls in Chad. The findings imply the need to adopt strategies aimed at addressing these factors in order to help eliminate the practice of FGM. Government and non-governmental organisations in Chad need to implement policies that enhance media advocacy and community dialogue to help deal with FGM in the country.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Middle Africa
Country(ies):Chad