Lived experiences of women from the Odi community in Nigeria of female genital mutilation (2016)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Dotimi D
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore their lived experiences,their perspectives on the current legislation for the prevention of FGM,and their perspectives on the cultural myths surrounding the practice
Study Population: Women
Findings: Five major themes emerged: (a) FGM is a traditional rite,(b) challenges of FGM,(c) FGM cultural myth instills fear,(d) ignorance of legislation against FGM,and (e) needs government intervention to halt FGM
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria