Female genital mutilation between culture and health: a quanti-qualitative study (2013)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Simonelli Ilaria,Alice Barbieri,Francesca Beraldo,Fabrizio Simonelli
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To investigate how different study populations (in particular immigrant women,Italian women and health professionals) perceive the social representations of FGM
Study Population: Women
Findings: The social representations of FGM expressed by immigrant and Italian women presented several convergences,highlighting changes of immigrant-related attitudes for women who had lived in Italy for more than 5 years. Health care services are essential players in the pursuit of abandoning the practice
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe
Country(ies):Italy