A comparative study exploring the perceptions of FGM with Somali women born in South Wales and women born in Somalia,but now living in Wales (2014)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Soleman Mymuna
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore whether there are any differences in perceptions and awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) amongst women in the Somali community born and resident in Cardiff,South Wales and women born in Somalia,now resident in Cardiff,South Wales
Study Population: Women within the age range of 19-35 years ol
Findings: The findings suggested that FGM is prevalent in the Somali community in Cardiff and there is a strong awareness of the practice in both groups. The findings also show that the majority in both groups favoured total eradication of FGM,amongst those who did not,there was a distinction between the types of FGM supported. The group born in South Wales accepted the less severe form or ‘sunna’ type whereas from the group born in Somalia,the more drastic form seemed to be acceptable. The research findings also identified a small minority of women who had very entrenched views on FGM.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):United Kingdom