Awareness,perception and practice of female genital mutilation among expectant mothers in Jos University Teaching Hospital Jos,north-central Nigeria (2010)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Dattijo L,Nyango D,and Osagie E
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Prevalence.
Objective:
Study Population: expectant mothers at the antenatal clinic of Jos University Teaching Hospital (between 1st and 31st July 2007)
Findings: Majority of the respondents (94.6%) were aware of FGM. Mass media was the main source of information. Majority (83.8%) wanted the practice to be discontinued,31.3% reported having had FGM,most done by traditional healers. About 14.6% were planning to circumcise their daughters citing tradition,marriage prospects,and faithfulness to husband as their reasons. Only 16.2% wanted the practice to continue. The study concluded that there was high level of awareness of the FGM among respondents who also had negative attitude to the practice,even as the practice was still prevalent. More health education was needed to illustrate the dangers of the practice in order to safeguard the health of the girl-child.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria