SynthesisInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics2026
A systematic review of group education or one-on-one counseling for the prevention of female genital mutilation in communities that perform female genital mutilation.
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- A systematic review of group education or one-on-one counseling for the prevention of female genital mutilation in communities that perform female genital mutilation.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
backgroundFemale genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. Education plays a crucial role in stopping and preventing FGM by raising awareness through individual counseling, as well as group education at health facilities.
objectivesTo assess the effectiveness of group education or one-on-one FGM prevention counseling or information sharing in preventing FGM in communities that practice FGM. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched electronic databases from inception to May 2023 for published and gray literature, without language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA: Controlled studies, including before-and-after studies were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Studies were independently assessed for inclusion, data extraction, risk of bias, and grading of the evidence. MAIN
resultsFour observational studies were included. Very low-certainty evidence showed that a higher proportion of individuals in group education plus information sharing had improved knowledge about FGM and its complications (relative risk [RR] 3.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.56-3.74; 816 participants), attitude against FGM (RR 1.92, 95% CI 1.59-2.32; 816 participants), and commitment not perform FGM (RR 1.95, 95% CI 1.74-2.19; 816 participants) compared with "no intervention". Group education plus advocacy may improve knowledge about FGM and its complications (RR 1.22, 95% CI 1.14-1.31; 819 participants), attitude (RR 2.16, 95% CI 1.79-2.61; 819 participants) and commitment to not perform FGM (RR 2.59, 95% CI 1.95-3.43; 819 participants) versus "no intervention".
conclusionsCommunity-based educational interventions may improve knowledge of FGM, its complications, and decrease support for FGM.
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