Male and female viewpoints on female circumcision in Ekpeye,Rivers State,Nigeria (2002)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Briggs LA
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Sexual.
Objective: The objectives of the study are specifically to examine males’ and females’ attitude towards female circumcision; community belief about female circumcision,whether circumcision is still compulsory and community effort towards its eradication.
Study Population: Male and female
Findings: The study revealed that 74.7% of female respondents were circumcised. They believe that the practice would help prevent sexual promiscuity,curb sexual desires and that it is a custom they cannot do without. Most of the men would not marry an uncircumcised female,while a substantial number of the respondents would like to circumcise their daughters. Community effort to eradicate the practice is very minimal. Based on the findings,it is suggested that communities where female genital mutilation (FGM) is practiced as a social norm should be involved in eradication campaigns with support from national and international organisations.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria