The Perspectives And Practices Of Female Genital Mutilation Among Women Accessing Out-Patient Services At The University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital,Enugu,South East Nigeria (2008)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): OC Ekwueme,PN Aniebue,PJ Umeh,FN Chukwuneke,OUJ Umeora
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective:
Study Population: women aged 15-60 years at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital,Enugu State,
Findings: Eight five (85.0%) of the respondents were aware of the campaign against female genital mutilation that was going on but the in depth knowledge was poor. Fifty-three (53.0%) and less than 50% understood the true meaning and complications of the FGM respectively. Seventy (70.0%) believed that circumcision was good and should be continued to preserve tradition/custom,60 (60.0%). Of the eighty-two (82.0%) respondents circumcised,66 (80.5%) were married. Traditional birth attendants,Nurse-midwives and medical doctors were all involved in this practice. Study concluded that there was need for more awareness campaign on Female genital mutilation
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Africa
Country(ies):Nigeria