Ethnological Implication of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting on Girl Child Development and Societal Devaluation of Women in Akpabuyo Local Government of Cross River State (2018)
This study is a Correlation research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Nyong,S. F.,Ikpeme,B. B.,& Daniel,W. M.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the extent to which Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting affects the development of female Children and devalues women in Akpabuyo Local Government of Cross River State.
Study Population: Community members (own view)
Findings: Results demonstrated a high correlation between FGM/C and chronic diseases such as barrenness,postpartum hemorrhage,pre-eclampsia,post-traumatic stress disorder,HIV/AIDS,necrotizing fasciitis,and urinary tract infection. The use of infected equipment increases the risk of infertility,and complications during pregnancies and deliveries. It was determined that FGMC has compromised the health of a substantial number of girl children,making some of them susceptible to the HIV/AIDS virus. Since it has been noticed that FGM/C is a violation of human rights,there is need for greater awareness on the dangers of such practices on the life of the girl child who has been mutilated.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria