Awareness and knowledge of female genital mutilation among women in a sub-urban community in Edo State,Nigeria (2016)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): AI Obi,O Adesoye,A Adelosoye
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To assess awareness and knowledge of FGM in a sub-urban community,Edo State,to help raise awareness on FGC and help develop programs against the practice.
Study Population: women of reproductive age in Okada Community,Edo State
Findings: The mean age of respondents studied was 22.78 ± 9.30 years. Three hundred and fourteen (96.6%) women studied were aware of FGM while 11(3.4%) were not,with school 155(49.4%) and family 124 (39.4%) being their predominant sources of information. One hundred and eighty six (56.2%) of the respondents had good knowledge of FGM while 128(40.8%) had poor knowledge. Employment status (OR=0.453; 95%CI=0.225-0.911; p=0.001) was the significant predictor identified that influenced knowledge of FGM among women studied. The study identified disparity between level of awareness and knowledge of FGM with employment status identified as a significant predictor for knowledge of FGM. Study concluded that there was need for a well-coordinated approach involving all relevant stakeholders to raise needed awareness with adequate knowledge to make informed decision against the practice of FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria