J Adolesc Health. 2017 Oct;61(4S):S35-S41. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.03.014. Adolescent and Parental Reactions to Puberty in Nigeria and Kenya: A Cross-Cultural and Intergenerational Comparison. Bello BM, Fatusi AO, Adepoju OE, Maina BW, Kabiru CW, Sommer M, Mmari K. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This qualitative study assesses the cross-cultural and intergenerational reactions of young adolescents and parents to puberty inContinue reading “Adolescent and Parental Reactions to Puberty in Nigeria and Kenya: A Cross-Cultural and Intergenerational Comparison.”
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Obstetric fistula and sociocultural practices in Hausa community of Northern Nigeria.
Women Birth. 2017 Mar 7. pii: S1871-5192(17)30076-8. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2017.02.009. [Epub ahead of print] Obstetric fistula and sociocultural practices in Hausa community of Northern Nigeria. Amodu OC, Salami B, Richter S. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Obstetric Fistula is a childbirth injury that disproportionately affects women in sub-Saharan Africa. Although poverty plays an important role in perpetuating obstetric fistula, sociocultural practices hasContinue reading “Obstetric fistula and sociocultural practices in Hausa community of Northern Nigeria.”
The relation of female circumcision to sexual behavior in Kenya and Nigeria
Women Health. 2016 Jun 29:1-18. [Epub ahead of print] The relation of female circumcision to sexual behavior in Kenya and Nigeria. Mpofu S, Odimegwu C, De Wet N, Adedini S, Akinyemi J ABSTRACT One of the reasons for the perpetuation of female circumcision is that it controls female sexuality. In this study, the authors examinedContinue reading “The relation of female circumcision to sexual behavior in Kenya and Nigeria”
Female circumcision in Nigeria and attitudes towards its discontinuation
Afr J Med Med Sci. 2015 Dec;44(4):343-54. Female circumcision in Nigeria and attitudes towards its discontinuation. Gbadebo BM, Afolabi RF, Adebowale AS ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Female Circumcision (FC) is a harmful traditional practice and remains a public health problem particularly in the era of HIV/AIDS. Aside its numerous health implications, it can cause infertility, complications inContinue reading “Female circumcision in Nigeria and attitudes towards its discontinuation”
Attitudes to female genital mutilation/cutting among male adolescents in Ilorin, Nigeria
S Afr Med J. 2016 Jul 4;106(8):822-3. doi: 10.7196/SAMJ.2016.v106i8.10124. Attitudes to female genital mutilation/cutting among male adolescents in Ilorin, Nigeria Adeniran AS, Ijaiya MA, Fawole AA, Balogun OR, Adesina KT, Olatinwo AW, Olarinoye AO, Adeniran PI ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The central role of males in female reproductive health issues in patriarchal societies makes them an importantContinue reading “Attitudes to female genital mutilation/cutting among male adolescents in Ilorin, Nigeria”
Gender-Based Domestic Violence against Children: Experiences of Girl-Children in Nigeria
Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2009, 19(1), 107-111 Gender-Based Domestic Violence against Children: Experiences of Girl-Children in Nigeria Esere MO, Idowu AI, Omotosho JA ABSTRACT This study investigated the dynamics of gender-based domestic violence against children in Nigeria. This qualitative study explored the experiences of 20 purposively selected girl-children (age range = 12 to 15Continue reading “Gender-Based Domestic Violence against Children: Experiences of Girl-Children in Nigeria”
Perception and attitude of pregnant women in a rural community north-west Nigeria to female genital mutilation
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014 Sep 21. [Epub ahead of print] Perception and attitude of pregnant women in a rural community north-west Nigeria to female genital mutilation. Ashimi AO, Amole TG. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Nigeria has the highest absolute number of residents who have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) and most are carried out during infancy; howeverContinue reading “Perception and attitude of pregnant women in a rural community north-west Nigeria to female genital mutilation”
A multicentre study on knowledge and attitude of nurses in northern Nigeria concerning female genital mutilation
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2014 Apr;19(2):134-40. doi: 10.3109/13625187.2014.885940. Epub 2014 Mar 6. A multicentre study on knowledge and attitude of nurses in northern Nigeria concerning female genital mutilation. Ashimi A, Aliyu L, Shittu M, Amole T. ABSTRACT Objective To determine the knowledge and attitude of nurses in northern Nigeria concerning female genital mutilationContinue reading “A multicentre study on knowledge and attitude of nurses in northern Nigeria concerning female genital mutilation”
Female genital mutilation and efforts to achieve Millennium Development Goals 3, 4, and 5 in southeast Nigeria.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2014 May;125(2):125-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.11.008. Epub 2014 Feb 8. Female genital mutilation and efforts to achieve Millennium Development Goals 3, 4, and 5 in southeast Nigeria. Lawani LO, Onyebuchi AK, Iyoke CA, Okeke NE. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM), the common forms of FGM, reasons forContinue reading “Female genital mutilation and efforts to achieve Millennium Development Goals 3, 4, and 5 in southeast Nigeria.”
Perception and practice of female genital cutting in a rural community in southern Nigeria.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2012 Dec;16(4):132-9. Perception and practice of female genital cutting in a rural community in southern Nigeria. Johnson OE, Okon RD. Department of Community Health, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria. drjohnsonoe@yahoo.com ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine the awareness and practice of FGC in a rural community inContinue reading “Perception and practice of female genital cutting in a rural community in southern Nigeria.”
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