Parents Attitude and Practice Towards the Girl Child Education in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State Nigeria

The girl child education is a major issue in developing countries. Female education is influenced by culture, religion and other practices especially in rural areas. No study has previously investigated the situation in a sub-urban community in Edo State, Nigeria. This study was conducted to assess parental attitude, practice and factors influencing girl child education amongst parents' in the area. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study targeted at parents with at least a child of school age using an interview based semi-structured questionnaire. Data was collected using the multistage sampling technique and was analyzed via SPSS version 21.146 parents participated in the study with 58.90% and 69.20% showing good attitude and practice toward girl child education respectively. This degree of attitude was negatively influenced by factors such as lack of finance and large family size. One such factor that affected the level of education the girl child recieved was behavioral attributes (54.8%). However, practice towards education of the girl child was found to be good. Girl child education remains a veritable tool in a nation’s development.

Author(s): Nosa A, EGUVBE Okeoghene A, Uwaifoh A, Oyakhaimoh MM4, Elohor IN.

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