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The Association Between Female Genital Mutilation (Fgm) And The Risk Of Hiv/Aids In Kenyan Girls And Women (15-49 Years), Rosemary G. Kinuthia
The Association Between Female Genital Mutilation (Fgm) And The Risk Of Hiv/Aids In Kenyan Girls And Women (15-49 Years), Rosemary G. Kinuthia
Public Health Theses
INTRODUCTION: Kenya like the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be plagued with high rates of AIDS/HIV. Research has shown that cultural practices have serious implications for the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as other communicable diseases. One of the practices that have been speculated to have an impact on AIDS/HIV is female genital mutilation (FGM). Despite efforts to eradicate the practice, prevalence of FGM in Kenya remains relatively high. Researchers have postulated that various forms of FGM may be associated with the spread of HIV/AIDS.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between FGM and …