To identify research and gaps in literature about FGM/C–related attitudes and experiences
among individuals from FGM/C–practicing countries living in the United States, we …

Background Due to an increase in immigration from African countries, US healthcare
professionals are encountering women affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting …

Given the increase of African immigrants from countries with high female genital cutting
(FGC) prevalence, this study explored US healthcare providers' beliefs and attitudes …

Abstract Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) affects millions of girls and women
globally each year despite widespread criminalization of the practice. Eradication efforts …

Objectives. In 1996, the US Congress passed legislation making female genital
mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) illegal in the United States. CDC published the first estimates of …

Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is common across the globe and seen in high
income countries that host migrants from high prevalence countries. Management of FGM/C …

Background: In November 2008, the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for Violence and
Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) commissioned the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the …

Abstract While Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) continues to garner global
attention, FGM/C-affected migrant communities, who are often racialized minorities in the …

A growing body of evidence indicates a significant decrease in support for female genital
mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) within post-migration communities in Western countries …

Background: Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a cultural practice that includes
procedures that intentionally alter or cause harm to female genital organs for nonmedical …