Predictors of female genital cutting among university students in northern Nigeria (2012)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Iliyasu Z.,I. S. Abubakar,H. S. Galadanci,F. Haruna,and M. H. Aliyu
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and determinants of FGC among female university students in Kano,Nigeria
Study Population: Female university students in Kano
Findings: The prevalence of FGC was 12.1% (95% confidence interval =8.8-15.8%). Awareness and disapproval of FGC among the study population was very high (96% and 91%,respectively). In multivariate regression models,ethnicity and geographic origin were significant predictors of female circumcision. A comprehensive legal and educational framework and the support of civil society,governments and development partners is required to address this form of gender discrimination.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria