A harmful traditional practice exposing young girls to experience virgin pregnancy (Shilshalo): a qualitative study in Argoba community, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are various harmful traditional practices and beliefs across the different parts of Ethiopia. Shilshalo, which is yet little known about, is one of these practices existing in Argoba, a community in Amhara National Regional State of Ethiopia. This study was conducted to explore the various features associated with the practice of Shilshalo.

Methods

To address the objective of the study, qualitative approach with case study design was employed. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants of the study. Data were collected through interview and focus group discussion and analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis technique.

Results

This study found that Shilshalo is practiced by unmarried young boys and girls as a substitute for se

SUBMITTER: Belete YM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6247749 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature