Female Genital Mutilation and Marital Satisfaction among Kenyan Females (2013)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Caroline Bosibori Nyairo
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether FGM versus non-FGM married females in Kenya and Kenyan immigrants in the United States of America vary on relationship characteristics such as relationship satisfaction,sexual satisfaction,intimacy,spousal support,and gender role attitudes.
Study Population: FGM versus non-FGM married females in Kenya and Kenyan immigrants in the United States of America ages of 18 and 79
Findings: The emerging data illustrated that even though nonsignificant,there are differences in marital satisfaction between Kenyan locals and Kenyan immigrants in the United States. Based on these findings,implications are suggested for future research in this area for further understanding the impact of female genital mutilation on marriages both in Kenya and the USA.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa,North America
Country(ies):Kenya,United States