A Descriptive Study of Gender Difference in Digit Ratio among Bini Ethnic Group of southern Nigeria

Abstract

This gender difference has not been investigated amongst Bini tribe before, as such the study was done to know whether the ethnic group under investigation has this feature has have been reported by other authors. This study will add to the body of knowledge information on the Abstract Background: This study investigated gender variation in digit ratios of the Bini ethnic group. The study had a descriptive cross-sectional design with volunteer's age ranging from 18-60 years. For the purpose of this study, an individual was considered to be a Nigeria of a particular ethnic group if the parents and four grandparents are of the same ethnic group. Materials and Methods: Cluster sampling method was used for the study. The selection and collection of required parameters relied on informed consent of volunteers. This was done by giving them a copy of the informed consent letter which was signed and dated. A total of 400 subjects (225 males, 175 females) subjects were recruited for the study. The fingerprints were obtained using print scanner (Hp G3110 Photo scanner).