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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Female Genital Mutilation Among Married Women In South-west Nigeria

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ABSTRACT
Female genital mutilation has been recognized as a major health problem in developing countries. It is widely recognized as a violation of human rights, which is deeply rooted in cultural beliefs. Information is needed to change behavior. Therefore this study focuses on knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital mutilation among married women in Southwest Nigeria. Two thousand and thirteen Nigerian Demographic and Health dataset was used, 3,547 married women aged 15-49 were involved. Chi square statistical test was employed to know the relationship between women background characteristics and knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital mutilation. Findings show that age, religion, wealth index of married women are significantly related to knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital mutilation in Southwest Nigeria.  The study therefore concluded that these variables should be considered in attempt to instill behavioral changes to curb the menace of female genital mutilation in south-west Nigeria

TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page 
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Table of content 
List of Tables
Abstract 

CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Background to the Study
Statement of Problem 
esearch Question 
Research Objectives
1Main Objective of the Study 
2Specific Objective of the Study
Justification of the Study 
Definition of Concepts 

CHAPTER TWO
Literature Review
Overview of Female Genital Mutilation in Sub-Sahara Africa
Overview of Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria
Education and FGM 
Place of Residence and FGM
Sexual Behaviour and FGM
Religion and FGM
Theoretical Framework
Hypotheses
Conceptual Framework

CHAPTER THREE
Methodology
Study Area
Population of Study
Sample Design
Sample size
Data Processing and analysis
Measurement and Variables 
Limitations to the Study

CHAPTER FOUR
Data analysis and interpretation
Socio-demographic Characteristics of Respondents 
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and other Selected Characteristics about FGM 
Bivariate Analysis 
Distribution of Respondents by Socio-demographic Variables and
Knowledge of Female Genital Mutilation. 
Selected Socio-demographic Characteristics and Attitude towards FGM 

CHAPTER FIVE
Summary and Conclusion
Recommendation
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
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