Knowledge and practice of female circumcision among women of reproductive ages in South West Nigeria (2012)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Adeyemo Adeyinka,Omisore Adedotun,Oladipupo Asabi
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine the knowledge and practice of female circumcision among potential women of reproductive ages in south west Nigeria. Four hypotheses were formulated based on the variables of place of residence,level of awareness,level of educational and religion. Specific objective of the study were to: 路 examine those who perform female genital cuttings in south west Nigeria. 路 investigate the relationship between socio-demographic variables and the practices of female genital cuttings. In order to achieve the stated objectives,the following research questions were answered at 0.05 level of significant. 路 Who performed female genital cuttings in south west Nigeria? 路 What is the extent of knowledge of women of reproductive ages towards the practice of female genital cuttings in south west Nigeria? 路 How does the socio-demographic variables influence the practices of female genital cuttings among women of reproductive ages in south west Nigeria?
Study Population: Women
Findings: The results revealed that traditional circumciser had the highest prevalence which means that they were the one that circumcised the majority of the respondents who had undergone female circumcision. Also,revealed that the four independent variables that is,place of residence,level of awareness,level of educational and religion,had a significant relationship with the practice of female genital cuttings among women of reproductive ages in south west,Nigeria. Most of the interviewee during the Key Informant Interview disclosed that the practice is necessary and must be continued
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria