Perception and attitude of pregnant women in a rural community north-west Nigeria to female genital mutilation (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ashimi AO,Amole TG
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To find out the perception and attitude of pregnant women residing in a rural community in northern Nigeria to FGM
Study Population: Pregnant women
Findings: FGM is prevalent in this community with Gishiri cut being the commonest variety. It is often associated with difficult childbirth and many women would subject their daughters to this practice. Female education and empowerment is crucial to discontinuation of this practice
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria