Factors associated with the support of pricking (female genital cutting type IV) among Somali immigrants – A cross-sectional study in Sweden. (2017)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding IV FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Wahlberg,A.,Johnsdotter,S.,Ekholm Selling,K.,Källestål,C.,& Essén,B.
FGM/C Type(s): IV
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To explore important factorsfor supporting the continuation of pricking amongSomalis in Sweden
Study Population: Somali men and women over 18 years of age living in Sweden
Findings: Those more likely to support the continuation of pricking were older,originally from rural areas,and newlyarrived in Sweden. Further,those who reported that they thought pricking was: acceptable,according to theirreligion (aOR: 10.59,95% CI: 5.44–20.62); not a violation of children’s rights (aOR: 2.86,95% CI: 1.46–5.61); and didnot cause long-term health complications (aOR: 5.52,95% CI: 2.25–13.52) had higher odds of supporting pricking.Religion was strongly associated with the support of pricking among both genders. However,for men,children’srights and the definition of pricking as FGC or not were important aspects in how they viewed pricking,while,forwomen,health complications and respectability were important
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):Sweden