Improving estimates of the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among migrants in Western countries (2016)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ortensi Livia Elisa,Patrizia Farina,and Alessio Menonna
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To present an improved method of indirect estimation of the prevalence of FGM/C among first generation migrants based on a migrant selection hypothesis. A criterion to assess reliability of indirect estimates is also provided.
Study Population: Not Stated
Findings: The application of the selection hypothesis modifies national estimates,usually predicting a lower occurrence of FGM/C among immigrants than in their respective practicing countries. A comparison of direct and indirect estimations confirms that the method correctly predicts the direction of the variation in the expected prevalence and satisfactorily approximates direct estimates.
Given its wide applicability,this method would be a useful instrument to estimate FGM/C occurrence among first generation immigrants and provide corresponding support for policies in countries where information from ad hoc surveys is unavailable.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified