OBJECTIVES The medicalization and clinic-based distribution of contraceptive methods have been criticized as barriers to increasing levels of contraceptive use in Nigeria and other settings; however, our understanding of how clients themselves perceive the contraceptive method decision-making process is very limited. METHODS Focus group discussions among men and women in Ibadan and Kaduna, Ni...

This article discusses the results of a literature review that has assessed the impact of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) legislation in 28 countries (27 in Africa and Yemen) where FGM is concentrated. Evidence on the impact of FGM legislation was available on prevalence of FGM; changes in societal attitudes and perceptions of FGM; knowledge and awareness of FGM legislation and consequences, an...

Although common among community adolescents, self-injuring acts are mainly studied by psychiatrists and psychologists rarely social work researchers. The preponderance of medical research in the field has come to associate with mental issues. This view a large extent been adopted professionals as well laypeople. When examining adolescents’ unsolicited internet published narratives, this medical...