Males preference for circumcised women in northern Ghana (2006)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Sakeah E, Beke A, Doctor H, Hodgson A
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine men’s preference for circumcised women
Study Population: Men
Findings: Results from regression analysis show that the illiterate and those who have been to primary school are more likely to prefer circumcised women than those with secondary and higher education. In addition,ethnicity and religion are also significant factors that influence males’ preference to marry circumcised women.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Ghana