Cultural Beliefs,Perceptions,and Experiences on Female Genital Mutilation Among Women and Men: A Qualitative Analysis. (2021)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): González-Timoneda A,Sánchez AC,González-Timoneda M,Ros VR
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the experience,knowledge,attitudes,and beliefs related to FGM of migrant women and men from FGM-affected countries residing in Spain and the United Kingdom
Study Population: Of the 23 participants,20 immigrant women had undergone FGM
Findings: The following five themes were generated from interviews: (a) FGM practice development,(b) knowledge about the practice,(c) reasons for performing FGM,(d) attitudes toward continuing or abandoning the practice,and (e) criminalization of FGM. The study here presented identifies a lack of information,memory,and knowledge about the practice of FGM and typology among women with FGM. The justification of the practice seems to be based on a multifactorial model,where sociocultural and economic factors,sexual factors,hygienic-esthetic factors,and religious-spiritual factors take on a greater role in the analysis of the interviews carried out. The participants practically unanimously agree to advocate the abandonment and eradication of this harmful traditional practice. The knowledge displayed in this study may provide a basis for improving awareness and healthcare in such collectives,aiming the eradication of this harmful traditional practice.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Southern Europe,Northern Europe
Country(ies):Spain,United Kingdom