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Prevalence and Correlates of Female Genital Mutilation in the Kassena-Nankana District of Northern Ghana

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: This paper studies the prevalence and correlates of female genital mutilation in the Kassena-Nankana district/Upper-East region, northern Ghana. Three surveys conducted in 1995 and 1996 are analyzed. FGM is highly prevalent in this part of Ghana: 77 percent of all women are affected. Contrary to other African populations where the practice is usually conducted on girls under age 10, Kassena-Nankana women undergo FGM when they reach puberty and are ready to get married. FGM is practised by all ethnic groups and religions. Multivariate analysis reveals lower risks among followers of monotheist religions (Christianity and Islam) while ethnicity is found to have no major effect. Schooling was found to be the most discriminating factor: not only does it delay FGM, but it also prevents it when pursued beyond the primary level. (Afr J Rep rod Health 1998;2(2): 13—24)

Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health

Authors: Mbacké, Cheikh, Adongo, Phillipe, Akeongo, Patricia, Binka, Fred

Language: English

Topic: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7217306358

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