Female genital mutilation: conditions of decline (2000)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Caldwell John C,Israel Olatunji Orubuloye,Pat Caldwell
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To present an article which draws on a continuing research program among the Yoruba peopleof southwest Nigeria to show not only that FGM has begun to decline but that this occurrence can be explained wholly by programs organized by theMinistry of Health and women’s organizations. The focus of this paper is on the determinants of this change
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The determinants of this change were shown to be: (1) a reduction in ceremonies associated with the practice,(2) its increasing medicalization,(3) indigenous secular campaigning based on the provision of information,and(4) a focus on individuals,especially women
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria