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Andibanbang Franklin A
Onuoha Franklin
Nwachukwu Iheanyi M
Duru Chioma A.
Original Research Article
Female genital mutilation/cutting among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in communities in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria: Prevalence, pattern and determinants
Duru Chukwuma B.1*, Achigbu Kinsley2, Andibanbang Franklin A.3, Onuoha Franklin4, Nwachukwu Iheanyi M.5, and Duru Chioma A.6
1Department of Community Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
2Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
3Marward Primary Health Center, Fayfa Jizan Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
4Department of Family Medicine, Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
5Department of Community Medicine, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu, Nigeria.
6Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, Nigeria.
*Corresponding Author Email: duruchukwuma16(at)yahoo.com/drduruchukwuma(at)gmail.com
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Duru Chukwuma B. |
Achigbu Kinsley |
Andibanbang Franklin A |
Onuoha Franklin |
Nwachukwu Iheanyi M |
Duru Chioma A. |
Article Number: irjpeh.23.006 | Pages: 52-68 | Vol. 10 (2), June 2023 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.15739/irjpeh.23.006
Received: March 5, 2023 Accepted: April 23, 2023 Published: June 4, 2023
Abstract
Female genital mutilation (FGM) also known as female genital cutting (FGC) or female genital circumcision is a global phenomenon and a recognized international health problem which is practiced worldwide and cuts across cultural, ethnic, social or religious boundaries. The aim of this research is to determine the prevalence, pattern and determinants of female genital mutilation among women of reproductive age in communities in Imo State, Nigeria. The study was conducted among women of reproductive age in selected communities in Imo State. It is a community based descriptive cross-sectional study. The participants were selected using the multistage sampling technique and data was extracted using a pretested, semi-structured, interviewer administered questionnaire. Data was cleared manually and analyzed using computer software; Special Package for Social Services (SPSS), IBM version 20. The prevalence of FGM/C in the study was 60.0% and majority of them (53.3%) had type II performed on them. Socio-demographic and reproductive health factors found to be significantly associated with the prevalence of FGM/C among the women on bi-variate analysis were; age (p˂0.0001), marital status (p˃0.006) educational status, (p˂0.0001), occupational status (p=0.002), monthly income (p=0.0003), previous sexual exposure (p˂0.0001), pain during sexual intercourse (p˂0.001), ever had an abortion (p˂0.0001), ever had complication during delivery (p˂0.0001), and pain during menstruation (p˂0.0001). Thus, there is need for every state and local government area to domesticate the legislation against this practice and implement it strictly.
Keywords: Prevalence, pattern, determinants, female, genital, mutilation, Imo, Nigeria.
How to Cite this Article
Duru CB, Achigbu K, Andibanbang FA, Onuoha F, Nwachukwu IM, Duru CA(2023). Female genital mutilation/cutting among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in communities in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria: Prevalence, pattern and determinants.Int. Res. J. Public and Environ. Health. 10(2):52-68. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15739/irjpeh.23.006
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