Perception of Female Genital Mutilation Among Secondary School Students in Enugu Education Zone
Dr. Eze N. - Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education, Enugu State University of Science & Technology (ESUT), Enugu
Ebenebe Ogechukwu Cynthia - Smart Green School, Akama-Oghe, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State
DOI: 10.12345/didee.2026.025
Published: September 1, 2026
Volume: 1, Issue: 6
Pages: 921-944
Abstract
The study explored perception of female genital mutilation among secondary school students in Enugu Education Zone. The population comprised 14,312 SS1 and SS2 students from 33 public secondary schools. Findings revealed that secondary school students have positive perceptions of FGM in Enugu Education Zone. Female secondary school students have higher perceptions of short-term health consequences of FGM than their male counterparts.
Keywords
HealthFemale Genital MutilationPerceptionStudents