EFFECTS OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AMONG RESIDENTS OF IGBESA IN ADO-ODO OTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

EFFECTS OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AMONG RESIDENTS OF IGBESA IN ADO-ODO OTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page	i
Certification	ii
Dedication	iii
Acknowledgements	vii
Abstract	viii
Table of contents	iv
CHAPTER 0NE
Introduction
1.1 Background of the study	3
1.2 Statement of the problem	4
1.3 Research questions	4
1.4 Objectives of the study	5
1.5 Research hypothesis	5
1.6 Significance of the study	6
1.7 Delimitations of the study	6
1.8 Limitations of the study	7
1.9 Definition of terms	7
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review	8
2.1 Historical and cultural context of female genital mutilation	11
2.2 Reasons for female genital mutilation	15
2.3 The effect of female genital mutilation practice	24
2.4 Theoretical frame work	25
2.5 strategies for prevention and eradication	26

CHAPTER THREE

Research Methodology

• Introduction                                                                                                29
  • Research design                                                                                         29
  • Population of the study                                                                               30
  • Sample size                                                                                                30
  • Sampling method                                                                                       30
  • Data collecting instrument                                                                          30
  • Reliability of data                                                                                        30
  • Method of data analysis                                                                               31
  • Selection of criteria of the participants                                                         31

CHAPTER FOUR

Data presentation analysis

• Introduction                                                                                                32
  • Presentation and analysis of collected data                                                  32
  • Presentation of analysis of data according to test of hypothesis                    46
  • Discussion of findings                                                                                56

CHAPTER 5

Summary, conclusion, and recommendation

• Introduction                                                                                                58
  • summary of findings                                                                                   58
  • conclusion                                                                                                  59
  • recommendation                                                                                         59

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I thank Almighty God for his unfailing love, protection, favor, and mercies in my life throughout my stay in this university, I thank him for giving me the wisdom to put up this study.

My sincere appreciation goes to my source of joy, my parents MR and MRS ADESANYA, for their constant support, love, care, financially, word of encouragement and guidance, to my siblings Oluwatobiloba, Moses, Misan. Also to MR Ologunleko ,MR and MRS Shittu, MRS Rasaq for always ready to help me out

Special gratitude to my supervisor DR AMOS ABISOYE for making sure that this research work was completed and successful through this efficient supervision, guidance, encouragement during the course of this project, may the lord bless and keep you in all your ways.

I am greatful to all my lecturers, PROF. A. SIMPSON, DR J.O AYODELE (H.O.D), DR. A. ABISOYE, DR.M. O. OJO, MR. R.A AKINLOTAN, MRS AKAZUE, for numerous guidance

and roles they played in my life for attaining my goal.

I thank all my roommates who have been of great assistance to me Akeredolu Gbemisola, Osakwe Gift, Sangoyomi Omowunmi, May God bless you all.

To my special friends, Oputa Jennifer, Adekoye Tosin, Seyi Adome, Oloruntoba Oluwatosin, Adekoye Bisola, my small baby (Bolanle), Joseph Aboh, Yinka, Agba prince, Ologunro Titi, Olusola kemi, Abua Martha, Bukky Ossunaike, Tirnom Jigawa, Jummy Efuntoye, Rebecca Bankole, Oyegbami Damilola and lastly to all my fellow sociology students may God grant you all your heart desire, I love you all.

ABSTRACT

The aim of this project is to describe and analyze socio-cultural practices as determinants of female genital mutilation. The instrument used was structured questionnaire. 90 participants (adult women and men living in Igbesa Area of Ogun state) took part in the study. The data collected were analyzed using chi-square statistical method. The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between social practices and the prevalence of female genital mutilation in Igbesa. It also revealed that there is a significant relationship between cultural practices and the prevalence of female genital mutilation. Another finding of the study showed that there was also a significant relationship between the level of knowledge of residents of Igbesa and the prevalence of female genital mutilation. Female genital mutilation has a significant impact on the health status of residents of Igbesa Area of Ogun state. It was concluded that healthy mutilated women, who did not suffer from grave long-term complications and have a good and fulfilling relationship, may enjoy sex. It was recommended that health personnel, both in private and public practice, should endeavor to step up their public health education against the health implications of female genital mutilation.

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