Knowledge,Attitude and Practice Towards Female Genital Mutilation Among Reproductive Age Women in Amad Imam Town,Jarso District,East Hararge Zone,Oromia Region ,Ethiopia: A Community Based Study (2020)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): W Anmut,T Toru ,A Yeshambel
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: gynaecological.
Objective: To assess knowledge,attitude and practice (KAP) towards FGM among the reproductive age women in Amad Imam town,Jarso district,East Hararge zone,Oromia Region.
Study Population: females in the reproductive age group (15-49 years)
Findings: A total of 264 female respondents in the reproductive age group (15-49 years) were interviewed with structured questionnaire. Prevalence of FGM in the study area was 91.28%,where excision (type II) is the commonest type of FGM practiced. clitoridectomy and suni where reported 30.68% and 16.28% respectively. 178(67.4%) of the respondents had good knowledge on FGM,. and 188(71.2%) of the respondent women had positive attitude towards FGM,and 30(11.36%) had negative attitude towards FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Eastern Africa
Country(ies):Ethiopia