Geographic variation of female genital mutilation and legal enforcement in Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Senegal (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kandala N,Komba P
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Senegal and the effectiveness of the country’s anti-FGM law in dealing with actual breaches and providing protection to the victims
Study Population: Women,Daughters
Findings: The study concluded that the overall prevalence of FGM/C among women and daughters was 28.1% and 6.2%,respectively. Significant factors were sociodemographics,ethnicity,and region. This analysis shows both advantages and vulnerabilities of the anti-FGM law in relation to the issue of enforcement. It indicates that the law falls short of offering adequate protection to potential victims. FGM is a cultural and social norm imbedded predominantly in rural settings and as such,drives resistance to jettisoning FGM. Legislation has been one of the driving forces behind the eradication of the practice
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Senegal