Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia
This research assessed the prevalence of and factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia using a cross-sectional study among 679 schoolgirls aged 15–24 years old. Results show an overall 80.7% prevalence of attitudes agai...
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| author | Henok Mulatu Teferi Gizachew Balew Jembere Siyoum Enqubahiri Teferi Kebede Nurgi Amina Kanpise Arero Biruk Bogale Wolde Wondimu Chifra Tolera Addisalem Titiyos Pontea Afzalirad Kathryn A O’ Connell Danielle Garfinkel |
| author_facet | Henok Mulatu Teferi Gizachew Balew Jembere Siyoum Enqubahiri Teferi Kebede Nurgi Amina Kanpise Arero Biruk Bogale Wolde Wondimu Chifra Tolera Addisalem Titiyos Pontea Afzalirad Kathryn A O’ Connell Danielle Garfinkel |
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| description | This research assessed the prevalence of and factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia using a cross-sectional study among 679 schoolgirls aged 15–24 years old. Results show an overall 80.7% prevalence of attitudes against FGM/C. Individuals from Borena [AOR = 1.76;95% CI: 1.03,2.98] and Christian religion followers compared to Muslims [AOR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.07, 4.20] had higher odds of expressing attitudes against FGM/C. Those participants who agree to the statement ‘a woman or man can suggest using a condom’ [AOR = 2.79; 95% CI:1.73, 4.52] and ‘it is okay for a woman to say no to sexual intercourse’ [AOR = 2.46; 95% CI:1.31, 4.61] were also significantly more likely to oppose FGM/C. Through this study, we have identified the influence of geography, culture, and religion in shaping attitudes towards FGM and noted the missed opportunity of using school-based interventions to tackle this issue. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0d8cd2390791420a9a54c196cb9732272025-01-21T06:39:39ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Adolescence and Youth0267-38432164-45272025-12-0130110.1080/02673843.2025.2455001Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of EthiopiaHenok Mulatu Teferi0Gizachew Balew Jembere1Siyoum Enqubahiri2Teferi Kebede Nurgi3Amina Kanpise Arero4Biruk Bogale Wolde5Wondimu Chifra Tolera6Addisalem Titiyos7Pontea Afzalirad8Kathryn A O’ Connell9Danielle Garfinkel10Engender Health, Washington, DC, USAEngender Health, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEngender Health, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEngender Health, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEngender Health, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEngender Health, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEngender Health, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEngender Health, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEngender Health, Washington, DC, USAEngender Health, Washington, DC, USAEngender Health, Washington, DC, USAThis research assessed the prevalence of and factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia using a cross-sectional study among 679 schoolgirls aged 15–24 years old. Results show an overall 80.7% prevalence of attitudes against FGM/C. Individuals from Borena [AOR = 1.76;95% CI: 1.03,2.98] and Christian religion followers compared to Muslims [AOR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.07, 4.20] had higher odds of expressing attitudes against FGM/C. Those participants who agree to the statement ‘a woman or man can suggest using a condom’ [AOR = 2.79; 95% CI:1.73, 4.52] and ‘it is okay for a woman to say no to sexual intercourse’ [AOR = 2.46; 95% CI:1.31, 4.61] were also significantly more likely to oppose FGM/C. Through this study, we have identified the influence of geography, culture, and religion in shaping attitudes towards FGM and noted the missed opportunity of using school-based interventions to tackle this issue.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2025.2455001Female genital mutilationyoung peoplesexual and reproductive healthattitudesEthiopiaschools |
| spellingShingle | Henok Mulatu Teferi Gizachew Balew Jembere Siyoum Enqubahiri Teferi Kebede Nurgi Amina Kanpise Arero Biruk Bogale Wolde Wondimu Chifra Tolera Addisalem Titiyos Pontea Afzalirad Kathryn A O’ Connell Danielle Garfinkel Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia International Journal of Adolescence and Youth Female genital mutilation young people sexual and reproductive health attitudes Ethiopia schools |
| title | Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia |
| title_full | Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia |
| title_short | Factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the Borena and Jimma zones of Ethiopia |
| title_sort | factors associated with disapproval of female genital mutilation among schoolgirls in the borena and jimma zones of ethiopia |
| topic | Female genital mutilation young people sexual and reproductive health attitudes Ethiopia schools |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02673843.2025.2455001 |
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