Awareness of health risks of female genital mutilation among women of child bearing age in two rural communities in Nigeria (2011)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): O Okhiai,O B Idonije,E C Asika
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To ascertain the awareness of health risks of female genital mutilation among women of child bearing age in two rural communities in South-Eastern Nigeria
Study Population: Women
Findings: The study found that the majority of the respondents (62.4%) were not aware of the physical,emotional and social health risks of female genital mutilation,but few were aware based on level of education,parity status and age
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria