Female genital mutilation/circumcision: culture and sexual health in Igbo women in Dallas-Fort Worth,Texas (2015)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ukoha Dorothy Ebere
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of FGM/C among the Igbo women in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area in Texas and (b) to understand the factors that support the continuation of the practice and the effects on women’s sexual health
Study Population: Women
Findings: Results of the study demonstrated a decreasing prevalence of FGM from maternal incidence (46%),to second generation incidence (31.3%),and future intention for FGM (25%). Nearly half of the responding participants felt the practice was required by their religion,but over 65% felt the practice should be discontinued. Results supported a high incidence of dangerous complications to women’s sexual health with the continued practice of FGM. Significant social influences associated with future intention for FGM among the population were found at the microand exosystem ecological levels
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United States