Awareness,Knowledge and Perception of Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) Radio Campaign and Practice among Women in Imo State (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Nkwam-Uwaoma,A.,Ojiakor,I. C.,& Onovo,J. C.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The study sought to assess the influence of radio in the campaign against female genital mutilation and cutting
Study Population: The population of this study includes all women in Imo State. The choice of women in Imo State is due to the fact that they are gender affected by FGM/C
Findings: Anchoring the study on The Health Belief Model,it was revealed that there are moderate awareness and knowledge level amongst women in Imo State about FGM/C. The study concluded that the awareness and knowledge level is responsible for the kind of perception found in the stud
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria