Intergenerational attitude change regarding Female Genital Cutting in Yoruba speaking ethnic group of Southwest Nigeria: A qualitative and quantitative enquiry (2011)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Akinsanya Alo,and Gbadebo Babatunde
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To investigate the changes in female genital cutting prevalence among daughters and mothers; attitudes and beliefs of mothers towards female genital cutting and how the menace can be eradicated
Study Population: Women aged 15-49 years,who had at least one living daughter of the Yoruba speaking ethnic group
Findings: The analysis indicated a prevalence rate of 75% and 71% for mothers and daughters respectively. It further indicated that the practice is rooted in tradition despite the fact that 52% of the respondents are aware of the health hazards of female genital cutting. Educated mothers were found to be less likely to favour the cutting of their daughters. It is suggested that educational campaigns towards parents should be intensified. Legal recourse,prohibition of operations,improvement in women’s status and sex education is also suggested as means of eradicating the practice
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria