Factors determining whether Ethiopian women support continuation of female genital mutilation (2009)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Masho S W,Matthews L
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine the factors influencing the opinions of women about whether female genital mutilation (FGM) should continue in Ethiopia
Study Population: Women
Findings: Women who believed that FGM should continue were more likely to be aged 15-24years,rural residents; Muslim; married; uneducated; circumcised; and had no exposure to mass media
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Ethiopia