Cluster randomised trial of a health system strengthening approach applying person-centred communication for the prevention of female genital mutilation in Guinea, Kenya and Somalia

Autor: Max Petzold, Vernon Mochache, Mamadou Dioulde Balde, Anne-Marie Soumah, Soe Soe Thwin, Aissatou Diallo, Christina Pallitto, Wisal Ahmed, Patrick Muia Ndavi, Tammary Esho, James Munyao King’oo, Jackline Kemboi, Alpha Oumar Sall, Karin Stein, Khurshed Nosirov, Muna Abdi Ahmed, Ahmed Diriye
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: BMJ Open, Vol 14, Iss 7 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2044-6055
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078771
Popis: Introduction There is limited evidence on effective health systems interventions for preventing female genital mutilation (FGM). This study tested a two-level intervention package at primary care applying person-centred communication (PCC) for FGM prevention.Methods A cluster randomised trial was conducted in 2020–2021 in 180 antenatal care (ANC) clinics in Guinea, Kenya and Somalia. At baseline, all clinics received guidance and materials on FGM prevention and care; at month 3, ANC providers at intervention sites received PCC training. Data were collected from clinic managers, ANC providers and clients at baseline, month 3 and month 6 on primary outcomes, including delivery of PCC counselling, utilisation of level one materials, health facility preparedness for FGM prevention and care services and secondary outcomes related to clients’ and providers’ knowledge and attitudes. Data were analysed using multilevel and single-level logistic regression models.Results Providers in the intervention arm were more likely to deliver PCC for FGM prevention compared with those in the control arm, including inquiring about clients’ FGM status (adjusted OR (AOR): 8.9, 95% CI: 6.9 to 11.5; p
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