[HTML][HTML] Female genital mutilation/cutting among somali women in the US state of arizona: Evidence of treatment access, health service use and care experiences

G Michlig, N Warren, M Berhe… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background. Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is associated with adverse sexual,
reproductive and psychological sequelae. The aim of this study was to quantitatively explore …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of female genital mutilation/cutting on health morbidity, health service utilization and satisfaction with care among Somali women and teenage girls …

CE Johnson-Agbakwu, KA Fox… - Journal of racial and …, 2023 - Springer
Introduction There is scant evidence on the health morbidities experienced by Somali
women and girls affected by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and their resultant …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring barriers to seeking health care among Kenyan Somali women with female genital mutilation: a qualitative study

S Kimani, CW Kabiru, J Muteshi, J Guyo - BMC international health and …, 2020 - Springer
Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a cultural practice associated with
health consequences, women rights and deprivation of dignity. Despite FGM/C-related …

Perceptions of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) among asylum seekers in New York City

S Martell, R Schoenholz, VH Chen, I Jun… - Journal of immigrant and …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) affects millions of girls and women
globally each year despite widespread criminalization of the practice. Eradication efforts …

[HTML][HTML] Health outcomes and female genital mutilation/cutting: how much is due to the cutting itself?

CE Johnson-Agbakwu, GJ Michlig, S Koukoui… - International Journal of …, 2023 - nature.com
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 …

Attitudes and experiences surrounding female genital mutilation/cutting in the United States: a scoping review

G Besera, H Goldberg, EM Okoroh, MC Snead… - Journal of immigrant and …, 2023 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Quality of services offered to women with female genital mutilation across health facilities in a Kenyan County

S Kimani, C Okondo, J Muteshi-Strachan… - BMC Health Services …, 2022 - Springer
Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) curtails women's health, human rights and
development. Health system as a critical pillar for social justice is key in addressing FGM …

Changes in FGM/C in Somaliland: medical narrative driving shift in types of cutting

RA Powell, M Yussuf - 2018 - knowledgecommons.popcouncil.org
In Somalia, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) prevalence is nearly universal at 98
percent. This qualitative study sought to explore: 1) views and experiences of married and …

Provider knowledge and attitudes about female genital mutilation/cutting in Philadelphia

AT Levy, JK Beausang, ED Finley, SM Wolf - Journal of immigrant and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Due to an increase in immigration from African countries, US healthcare
professionals are encountering women affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the capacity of the Somaliland healthcare system to manage female genital mutilation/cutting-related complications and prevent the medicalization …

M Yussuf, DJ Matanda, RA Powell - BMC health services research, 2020 - Springer
Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) negatively impacts the wellbeing of
girls and women throughout their lifecycle. In Somalia, FGM/C prevalence is nearly universal …