Female genital mutilation in Nigeria (2003)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Mandara M
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and distribution of female genital mutilation (FGM) procedures in a Nigerian population
Study Population: Women
Findings: Thirty-four percent of women were found to have some type of FGM/C. Type I and Type II procedures were the most common. Fifty-five percent of women were unaware they had FGM and 62% with FGM/C did not know the reason. Twenty-one percent of women said they were going to have FGM/C on their daughters
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria