Female Genital Cutting in Contemporary Eritrea: Determinants,Future Prospects,and Strategies for Eradication (2009)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Gebremariam Woldemicael
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To understand the trends,determinants,and consequences of female genital cutting (FGC) in Eritrea
Study Population: Eritrean women
Findings: Findings suggested that although cohort-specific prevalence of genital cutting is lower among younger cohorts of women than among older ones,the practice remains nearly universal,particularly in regions or ethnic groups where the most severe form (infibulation) is practiced. Women’s education,urban residence,and household economic status have significant negative impact on circumcising a daughter and attitudes toward FGC continuation,suggesting that modernization has influence on FGC. The findings that education negatively affects attitudes toward FGC suggest that the impact of education could also be through its influence on the social convention. Increased access to higher education and economic opportunities,and urban residence would help lower support for the practice and hence its eradication. Community-based educational campaigns publicizing the risks of female genital cutting would also be helpful.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Eritrea