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Objectives  To establish the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) and force feeding ( gavage ) practices among children in Mauritania; to investigate factors related to FGM and  gavage  practices and attitude in Mauritania; and to explore implications related to the protection of children’s rights and welfare.    Methods  Data from the Mauritania 2000–2001 DHS were used in this analysis. Data were collected from men and women about their attitude toward the continuation of FGM and  gavage;  women only were asked if they ever experienced one of these practices. Chi-square statistics were used to investigate differences in attitude and practice of FGM and  gavage  by demographic characteristics. Binary logistic regression was used to identify socio-demographic factors related to FGM and  gavage  outcomes.    Findings  The overall prevalence of FGM was 77% but varied depending on ethnicity. The majority of both female and male respondents favored the continuation of the practice (64% and 70%, respectively). Almost a quarter (23%) of women reported being force fed as a child and 32% of women and 29% of men approved the continuation of the practice.  Gavage  is almost exclusively practiced among Arabs.    Conclusion  The practice of both FGM and  gavage  is ongoing, although the prevalence and attitude towards both appears to vary as a function of ethnicity, wealth, education, marital status, and age. Contextually relevant intervention and enforcement strategies are needed to challenge these cultural norms and protect the rights and welfare of children in Mauritania.

A Description of Female Genital Mutilation and Force-Feeding Practices in Mauritania: Implications for the Protection of Child Rights and Health