KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AND NUTRITIONAL TABOO PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN IN ABOH-MBAISE, IMO STATE

Health Education

This study examined knowledge of health implications of female genital mutilation and nutritional taboo practices among women in Aboh-Mbaise, Imo State. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 320 was selected using purposive sampling technique. The instrument for data collection titled “Knowledge of Health Implications of Harmful Cultural Practices among Women” was used. Data analyses was done using descriptive statistics of Frequency and Percentage. The results of the study showed that majority of the respondents had good knowledge of the health implications of female genital mutilation and nutritional taboos. The study therefore recommended among others that Ministries of Health and Education, should encourage nutrition Education in schools, while the government at all levels should address harmful cultural practices through aggressive public health campaign, policies and legislations against harmful cultural practices.

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