FGM/C AMONG THE SOMALI COMMUNITY OF KENYA: Knowledge,Attitude,Practice & Abandonment (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ngara,C. A.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge,attitude and practice of Female Genital Mutilation among the Somali communities in Garissa and Wajir Counties of Kenya.
Study Population: Women living in communities in Garissa and Wajir Counties of Kenya and who have one or more daughters
Findings: All the respondents were aware of what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) entailed,and 80.3% were knowledgeable of its complications. Despite the medical complications related to FGM practice,45.9% of the respondents said FGM should continue,45.9% said FGM should be stopped while 8.2% were non-committa
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya