Investigation of successful interventions in mitigation of female genital mutilation/cutting (fgm/c) among selected kenyan communities: maasai,kisii and kuria (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Chepkoech Buttia
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The ultimate objective of this research is to present systematic review summary of the literature about interventions designed to reduce the prevalence of FGM by answering the following research question: What is the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce the prevalence of female genital mutilation among the selected Kenyan communities (Maasai,Kisii and Kuria)?
Study Population: literature search,screening by title,abstract and full text,review,data selection and evaluation,a
Findings: Findings showed that comprehensive measures against FGM include; religious influence,women and girls empowerment,community education,girl education,health risk approach,exposure to other cultures,alternative rite of passage involving a reconciliation process,rescue camps,successful use of legislation,broad-based approach involving the whole community (ex-circumcisers,religious leaders,local animators and law officers) and community sensitization campaigns.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Kenya