Female genital mutilation: knowledge,attitude and practice among nurses (2006)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Onuh SO,Igberase GO,Umeora JO,Okogbenin SA,Otoide VO,Gharoro EP
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To determine the knowledge,attitude and practice of FGM among nurses
Study Population: Nurses
Findings: Nurses perceived FGM in Benin as cultural. Almost half have had FGM themselves,and a small percentage recommend it to their daughters. The harmful effects of FGM identified by the majority of respondents include hemorrhage,difficult labor/childbirth,genital tears,infections and scar/keloid formation. Forty-four (24.2%) of respondents were of the opinion that some forms of FGM are harmless. Eighty nurses admitted to having undergone FGM,for a prevalence of 44%. Five respondents (2.8%) viewFGM as a good practice and will encourage the practice. Twelve respondents (6.6%) routinely perform FGM out of which seven (58.3%) viewedFGM as a bad practice. Nurses performing FGM routinely were those who had spent >20 years (59%) and 11-20 years (41%) in the profession. Another 26 (14.3%) had performed FGM before,though not on a routine basis
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Benin