Attitudes toward female circumcision among Somali immigrants in Oslo: a qualitative study (2012)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Gele Abdi A.,Bernadette Kumar,Karin Harsløf Hjelde,and Johanne Sundby
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: .
Objective: To explore the attitudes of Somalis living in Oslo,Norway to the practice of Female Cutting (FC)
Study Population: Somali immigrants
Findings: Findings from this qualitative study indicate that Somalis in Oslo have,to a large extent,changed their attitude toward the practice. This was proven by the presence in Oslo of a large number of Somali parents who left their daughters uncut as well as Somali girls,boys,men,and women who attribute being uncircumcised a high status. This study adds to the knowledge of the process of abandonment of FC among immigrants in the Western countries. The study highlights the success that has been achieved in improving attitudes toward the practice of the Somali community in Oslo,Norway,as well as emerging challenges that need to be addressed further.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Northern Europe
Country(ies):Norway