Intergenerational attitude changes regarding female genital cutting in Nigeria (2011)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Alo O,Gbadebo B
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To investigate changes in FGM/C prevalence among mothers and daughters
Study Population: Women
Findings: The analysis indicated an FGM/C 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 FGM/C. Educated mothers were found to be less likely to favor the cutting of their daughters
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria