Female genital mutilation among mothers and daughters in Harar,eastern Ethiopia (2016)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Oljira,T.,Assefa,N. & Dessie,Y.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study aimed to assess the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) among mothers and daughters,and to investigate sociodemographic factors influencing the practice of FGM in Harar,Ethiopia.
Study Population: Women aged 15 years or older who had at least one living daughteryounger than 12 years via the Harar Health and Demographic Surveillance System 2013
Findings: 669 (79.5%) of 842 mothers claimed having experienced FGM themselves,while 160 (19%) indicated that their daughter had undergone FGM. The majority of FGM is performed by traditional practitioners,according to 151 (94.4 percent) moms. Mothers whose daughters had genital mutilation cited societal acceptance (144 [90%] women) and improved marriage prospects (96 [60%] women) as the primary advantages. The association between female genital mutilation and maternal age,education to grade 1–4,and FGM experience was statistically significant. Significantly related with a decreased likelihood of FGM among daughters was Amhara ethnicity. In one generation,the prevalence of FGM has decreased. The importance of increasing activism against FGM and law enforcement should be underlined.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Ethiopia