Demographic Predictors of Cultural Practices Regarding Female Genital Mutilation among Married Women in Ebonyi State,Nigeria (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Omaka-Amari L. N.,Obande-Ogbuinya E. N.,Aleke C. O.,Eunice A. N.,Nwafor J. N.,Nwankwo O.,& Igwenyi P. I
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This study investigated Female Genital Mutilation Practices and Associated Factors among Married Women in the Ebonyi State of Nigeria
Study Population: Married Women in the Ebonyi State of Nigeria.
Findings: The majority of the participants: aged 25-34 years (37.9%); Christians (76.3%); urban dwellers (50.2%); had tertiary education (36.4%); had 3-4 children (32.0%); and were in business (29.2%) respectively. The cultural practices regarding FGM among married women in Ebonyi State were high (60.5%). Also,the majority of the participants (67.7%) were circumcised. Age by birth,religious affiliation,location,level of education,number of children,and occupation were predictors of the cultural practice of FGM with obvious variations. There is no significant difference existed with respect to religious affiliation,level of education,number of children,and occupation (P-value>0.05) while the difference was observed on the age by birth and location (P-value<0.05).Conclusion: The high cultural practice of FGM is influenced by certain demographic predictors. Thus,there is a need for the Ebonyi State government in collaboration with other health agencies to adopt effective interventions,public health enlightenment,and mass education focusing on the negative consequences of FGM practices.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria