Spatial distribution of female genital mutilation in Nigeria (2009)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kandala NB,Nwakeze N,Kandala SN
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine the spatial distribution of the prevalence of FGM and associated risk factors
Study Population: Women,Daughters
Findings: Unmarried women were more likely to report a lower prevalence of FGM. Modernization (education and high socioeconomic status) had minimal impact on the likelihood of FGM,but education plays an important role in the mother’s decision not to circumcise her daughter. The findings suggest that community factors have a large effect on FGM,with individual factors having little effect on the distribution of FGM
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria