Prevalence and Determinants of Female Genital Mutilation Practices among Mothers in Oyo State
Keywords:
Knowledge, Attitude, Prevalence, Female Genital MutilationAbstract
This study examined the prevalence and determinants of female genital mutilation practices among mothers in Oyo State. The Health Belief Model (HBM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour guided the study. A cross-sectional research design was employed. A mixed study involving both quantitative and qualitative research approaches was adopted. A sample size of 1143 mothers was selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Knowledge, Attitude, and Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation Questionnaire (KAPFGMQ) and an interview guide were data collection instruments. Results showed the prevalence level of FGM practice stood at 49.6% and the non-prevalence level of FGM at 50.4%. More than half of the mothers have a good knowledge of female genital mutilation (FGM) practice, while 47.8% have poor knowledge of FGM. A majority (82.7%) showed a weak attitude towards FGM practice. There was a significant relationship between mothers’ knowledge of FGM and the prevalence of FGM. There was also an insignificant relationship between mothers’ attitudes towards FGM and the prevalence of FGM. It concluded that mothers’ knowledge of FGM could be responsible for the declining prevalence of FGM in Oyo State communities. It recommended a regular campaign against FGM to enlighten mothers.
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