Female Circumcision: A Phenomenological Study of Somalian Immigrant to the United States (2016)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Emmanuel Fai Tatah
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To examine the lived experiences of Somali women who underwent FC before coming to the United States
Study Population: Somali women who were 18 years old and above
Findings: The respondents reported experiencing negative consequences from FC practice including pain,miscarriages,and heavy bleeding. The majority of the women in the study supported the eradication of FC in all forms.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United States