Visceral Effect of Female Genital Mutilation as Explained by Married People in Nigeria: Implications for Counselling
Date
2011
Authors
Umoh, S. H.1
Adeoye, E. A.
Bukoye, R.O.
Rotimi, Ogidan J.
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African Journals Online
Abstract
This study investigated the visceral effect of female genital mutilation as explained by
married men and women in Nigeria. A Structured questionnaire designed by the researchers was
administered to 500 respondents. Mean scores, Standard Deviation and Rank Order were used to
analyse the responses collected. On the whole, the findings showed that women who were genitally
mutilated faced several visceral effects after the surgical operation. These included self-reproach,
poor self-image, painful menstrual periods and severe bleeding. Men whose partners were genitally
mutilated confirmed that their wives faced these challenges. Based on these findings, it is
recommended that counselling and education should be given to groups that still enforce this
practice.
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Early childhood education, Management strategies, Funding