Prevalence and predictors of female genital mutilation among infants in a semi urban community in northern Nigeria

Conclusion The prevalence of FGM is high with mothers' educational status, type of health facility utilised and occupational status being predictors of FGM among infants in Birnin Kudu. Majority of the mothers are not aware of what was done. Strategies aimed at discouraging this dangerous practice in the community should include female education, involvement of the men as husbands, fathers, traditional and religious leaders.
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research