Female Genital Mutilation: successful social change exemplified by Israel Bedouin and Ethiopian jew (2011)
This study is a Descriptive research,Examination regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): R. Belmaker
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine Social Change on Female Genital Mutilation
Study Population: Key community women leader
Findings: The previous study found all women had undergone FGM but this study found out that FGM had disappeared,both by self-report of women under the age of 30,and by physical examination of women under the age of 30 in an obstetrical clinic. These results suggest an optimistic approach toward cultural change involving unhealthy cultural practices and emphasize the importance of cognitive approaches to cultural change.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Asia
Country(ies):Israel