Experiences of Girls Who Underwent Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Obiora OL,Maree JE,Nkosi-Mafutha NG
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To describe the experiences of girls who have undergone FGM/C,so that efforts toward ending this practice can be scaled up using evidence-based interventions
Study Population: genitally mutilated girls,aged between 12 and 19 years
Findings: The emerging themes included: it is the right thing to do; the cold circumcision morning; life after FGM/C; FGM/C is ongoing. They experienced fear,uncertainty,pain,and helplessness due to the practice. Conclusion: The FGM/C experiences of these girls could serve as evidence to scale up efforts toward ending FGM/C.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified