Reproductive health (RH) and female genital mutilation (FGM) a case study of reach project in Kapchorwa District, Eastern Uganda
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2011-04
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Kampala International University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been in various societies in Africa and
the Middle East for many centuries. Uganda is among the 28 African
countries with several ethic groups which are still practicing FGM. Due to the
population to be covered and the numerous needs for Reproductive Health
awareness in kapchorwa district, the efforts are yet to bear full fruition.
However, little has been done in the rural areas of the district as far as
sensitization and campaign against FGM is concerned. The main purpose of
the study was to assess the role of Reproductive Health Projects in
addressing FGM related challenges in Kapchorwa district. The study followed
a case study design where a descriptive correlational design was employed
and it was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. A questionnaire was
distributed to 86 respondents who were selected randomly and purposelessly.
Three questions were tested including determining the role of RHP5 in
addressing FGM i) socio-cultural ii) physio-psychological and iii) economic
related challenges. Data analysis using Pearson’ Linear Correlation
Coefficient, revealed a positive significant relationship between RHP5 and
FGM i) socio-cultural challenges ii) physio-psychological challenges and iii)
economic related challenges. The research concluded that i) RHPs are
significantly addressing FGM socio-cultural challenges by sensitizing people
against the values and beliefs attached to FGM ii) RHP5 are significantly
addressing physio-psychological challenges such as stigma and that iii) RHPs
have significantly addressed FGM economic related challenges high
expenditures on FGM ceremonies. The research recommended that if RHPs
are to sustain and improve their role in addressing FGM related challenges,
they should i) extend their existence in the area ii) introduce alternative
rituals of passage that do not involve FGM, increase their sensitization
campaigns against FGM, promote good cultural values, iii) enhance their
effort of addressing physio-psychological challenges such as stress and
stigma and iv) promote education in the area, job offering projects and
special development program by the government to address FGM economic
related challenges in kapchorwa district.
Description
A research Thesis Presented to the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of arts in project planning and management
Keywords
Reproductive health, Female genital mutilation (