Factors associated with female genital mutilation in Burkina Faso (2013)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Inungu Joseph,and Yacouba Tou
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine whether the prevalence of FGM changed overtime and identified the factors associated with this practice
Study Population: 15 to 49 years old Burkinabe women
Findings: Of the 3,289 women who participated in the survey,68.1% had undergone FGM. Among those who had a daughter (n = 2258),18.7% had a circumcised daughter. Young age [15 to 24 years (odd ratio (OR): 0.26. 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.21 to 0.31) or 25 to 34 years (OR 0.59,95%CI 0.48 to 0.72)],ethnicity [Gourmatche ethnic group (OR: 0.48,95%CI 0.31 to 0.73)],religion [Muslim (OR: 1.53,95%CI 1.09 to 2.14)],and social support from community leaders (OR: 1.37,95%CI 1.07 to 1.75) were significantly associated with the FGM among women in Burkina Faso. Although,FGM is associated with serious health risks,its prevalence remains unacceptably high in Burkina Faso. Social marketing interventions targeting community social norms,raising the community awareness about FGM,and empowering women to make informed decisions for their daughters are needed in order to end this deeply rooted tradition.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Burkina Faso