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- Title
TRADITION VERSUS FEMALE CIRCUMCISION: A STUDY OF FEMALE CIRCUMCISION AMONG THE ISOKO TRIBE OF DELTA STATE OF NIGERIA.
- Authors
Awusi, V. O.
- Abstract
Introduction: Female circumcision is a culturally sanctioned tradition practiced in many Africa countries and has deleterious consequences on women's health, sexuality and fertility. Objective: To determine the extent of the practice and factors that influence decisions on female circumcision. Methods: The first 700 female patients attending clinics at the General Hospital Oleh, a suburban community, were recruited during a 6 months period (May - October 2007). Results: Data analyzed from 630 of them showed a high significant rate of circumcision (66%) (P<0.05), the rate being higher among the married females. Majority of the circumcisions were done at marriage (71%). Principal reason for circumcision was tradition (79%). Only 16.7% of circumcised female, below age 16 years, had some form of complication immediately after the procedure. Conclusion: Suggestions to counter the practice include enlightenment campaign aimed principally at custodians of cultural values, including women in various setting, and the introduction of sexuality education into the educational system.
- Subjects
AFRICA; FEMALE genital mutilation; GENITAL mutilation; CLITORIS surgery; WOMEN'S health
- Publication
Benin Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, 2009, Vol 11, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0795-0268
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4314/bjpm.v11i1.48818