A review of determinants of female genital mutilation in Nigeria (2010)
This study is a Explanatory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Kolawole A. O.,and Anke Van de Kwaak
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To review of determinants of female genital mutilation in Nigeria
Study Population: None
Findings: The main determinants in Nigeria were environment,gender and healthcare. FGM occur in all geo-political zones in Nigeria. The trend to ‘medicalise’ FGM is worrisome and willingness of some mothers including health workers to perpetuate it shows the complexity of the determinants
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria