Document Type
Report
Publication Date
8-2025
Abstract
While evidence on the drivers of female genital mutilation (FGM) has been expanding, programmes implementing interventions designed to end FGM have had challenges in measuring social change. Gaps exist ranging from the documentation and description of how change occurs to reducing the effect of social desirability given the illegality of FGM and the stigma associated with the practice. This study aimed to assess shifts in social attitudes/beliefs and behavioural intentions related to FGM and gender in the context of The Girl Generation support to – Africa-Led Movement (TGG-ALM) programme in Isiolo and Narok counties using public opinion poll and vignettes. Key intervention activities implemented by TGG-ALM included conducting community intergenerational dialogues, women reflect circles and couples-only dialogues.
Recommended Citation
Matanda, Dennis, Francis Obare Onyango, Stephen Kizito, Stella Muthuri, and Chi-Chi Undie. 2025. "Changes in social attitudes and behavioural intentions related to female genital mutilation in the context of community-based interventions in Isiolo and Narok counties in Kenya," FGM Data Hub report. Nairobi: Population Council.
Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
DOI
10.31899/sbsr2025.1047
Language
English
Project
The FGM Data Hub: Data and Measurement Support to the Africa-Led Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation