Perspectives of Somali Bantu refugee women living with circumcision in the United States: A focus group approach (2009)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Upvall Michele J,Khadra Mohammed,Pamela D. Dodge
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To explore healthcare perspectives of Somali Bantu refugees in relation to their status as women who have been circumcised and recently resettled in the United States
Study Population: Women
Findings: The study concluded that the implications for development of culturally competent healthcare providers include attention to providing explanations for routine clinic procedures and accepting the Somali women regardless of anatomical difference,not focusing on the circumcision. Healthcare providers must also develop their skills in working with interpreters and facilitate trust to minimize suspicion of the health care system
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Country(ies):United States