Female genital mutilation and sexual behaviour by marital status among a nationally representative sample of Nigerian women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is believed to have a negative effect on sexual and reproductive health but the evidence from nationally representative sample in high-burdened countries like Nigeria is scarce. This study explored the association between FGM and sexual behaviour in a nationally representative sample of Nigerian women.

Methods

A secondary data analysis was conducted using the Nigeria Demographic Health Survey conducted in 2013 and 2018 among women aged 15-49 years. The descriptive summaries of respondent characteristics by marital status were presented using frequencies and percentages. The proportion and 95% Confidence Interval (CI) of circumcision by sexual behaviour characteristics were computed. A multivariable log-binomial logistic regression w

SUBMITTER: Adelekan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8991499 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature