Children are the hopes of the future of every society if produced within the confines of healthy social relationships. While marriage has lost its place as the portal for sexual expression, others are ill consummated at the risk of the health, survival and development of their off-spring. This study examines the level of genotype investigation and its implication for child survival. 290 nursing mothers sampled from 6 rural communities across 3 local government Areas ofKogi East Senatorial District responded to the questionnaire. The Data was analyzed in percentage distribution and presented in tables. Chi square statistical technique was adopted for the analysis of the hypotheses through the use of SPSS 15.0 Findings reveals low level of genotype investigation before marriage or conception. However, an analysis of the hypotheses shows that level of education, marital pattern and religious affiliation are significant factors influencing genotype investigation before marriage or conception.

Key words: Genotype investigation, sexuality, marital pattern, sickle cell diseases (SCD) and child right.

 

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