Perceptions of the psychological experiences surrounding female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) among the Izzi in Southeast Nigeria (2020)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): O Omigbodun
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: gynaecological,obstretics ans psychological.
Objective: to identify the key meanings surrounding FGM/C,with a particular focus on perceptions of psychological experiences among different subgroups of Izzi women. to provide guidance for the development of questions and probes for more in-depth qualitative interviews with key informants
Study Population:
Findings: Of 103 participants interviewed,37 (35.9%) participants were in the 12–19 age group,44 (42.7%) from the 20–39 age group,and 22 (21.4%) from the 40 and above age group. There were slightly more urban participants than rural ones .
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria