Female genital mutilation/cutting in Senegal: Is the practice declining? Descriptive analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys 2005-2017 (2020)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): D Matanda,G Atilola,Z Moore
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: to generate evidence on where,when,and how FGM/C has been practised in Senegal over the past 13 years.
Study Population: women and girls
Findings: Nationally,FGM/C prevalence for both women and girls declined between 2005 and 2010-11,but stagnated from 2010-11 until 2017
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Senegal