Prevalence of female genital mutilation and associated factors among women and girls in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has zero health benefits. It can lead to short- and long-term risks and complications, including physical, sexual, and mental health and well-being of girls and women. It is a worldwide public health issue with more than 80% prevalence in Africa. It is a global imperative to strengthen work for the elimination, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) strives to eliminate FGM and monitor the progress made. However, one of a challenge in tracking progress is establishing baseline prevalence data within regions and countries. Therefore, this review aimed to pool the prevalence of FGM in Africa and identify the promoting factors among women and girls.

Methods

This review was conducted according to the PRISMA checklist

SUBMITTER: Ayenew AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10785359 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature