Community-based study of circumcision practices in Nigeria (2012)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Abdur-Rahman Lukman Olajide,Musa Omotoso,Oshagbemi Gordon K
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine the pattern of circumcision practice and identify factors affecting the practice in Ilorin community
Study Population: Mothers,Fathers,Caregivers
Findings: Circumcision is an inherent part of life of people in Ilorin; hence,using mothers/ parents of under-5 children gave a quick and reliable recall of the practice of circumcision and the events surrounding it. The prevalence of female circumcision among mothers was 65.6%. This prevalence rate is higher than what is generally quoted as an average,in Nigeria (25.1- 40%). Female circumcision is still being practiced in the community as reflected in the incidence rate of 73.9%
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria