Female Genital Mutilation - FGM
Conditions
Interventions
Health Systems intervention
Health systems strengthening intervention package plus person centered communication training
Sponsors
Human Reproduction Programme WHO
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Selection of regions/counties: • FGM prevalence 50% or greater among females 15-49 years • Regions/counties that have over 15 health/MCH centers • Accessibility in terms of security Selection of ANC clinics - unit of randomization: • Facilities that see on average 30 first visit ANC clients are seen per month Selection of ANC providers: • Providers on duty at baseline and anticipated to be present at month 6 visit based on a six-month clinic rotation schedule provided by the clinic manager. Selection of ANC clients: • Women exiting their first ANC consultation of the current pregnancy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not meeting inclusion criteria Refusal to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health facility preparedness to offer FGM prevention and care services - Level 1 primary outcome ANC provider delivery of FGM care services and utilization of level 1 intervention components - Level 1 primary outcome Delivery of “ABCD” steps of PCC by ANC providers measured by responses from their clients - Level 2 primary outcome | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ANC providers FGM-related knowledge, attitudes and correct practice as well as communication skills and self-efficacy | — |
Countries
Guinea, Kenya, Somalia
Contacts
Public ContactChristina Pallitto
Scientist Reproductive Health Research Department WHO Headquarters
Outcome results
None listed