Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya – a literature review (2010)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sarah Cheserem
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To describe the harmful effects of Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya and to find alternative ways and approaches that will substitute the practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya.
Study Population: Not stated
Findings: Finding an alternative rites approach for encouraging abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation in Kenya was an uphill task because many people living in rural areas cannot understand why this practise has to be stopped. Long-term complications are associated more often with infibulation than with clitoridectomy alone,because of interference with the drainage of urine and menstrual blood. Introduction of early education has also enabled people to get rid of the complications associated with Female Genital Mutilation.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya