An exploration of attitudes toward female genital cutting in Nigeria (2007)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Freymeyer,R.H. & Johnson,
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To consider factors that influence attitudes toward FGM held by Nigerian women aged 15–49.
Study Population: Nigerian women aged 15–49.
Findings: We found strong support for considering FGC a social convention. Modernization has minimal impact on attitudes about FGC mainly through its influence on the social convention.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria