Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting among Somali Women in the U.S. State of Arizona: Evidence of Treatment Access,Health Service Use and Care Experiences (2021)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Michlig G,Warren N,Berhe M,Johnson-Agbakwu C.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The aim of this study was to quantitatively explore factors related to satisfaction with FGM/C-related care in the US focusing on access to care,health service utilization,and women’s experiences. Methods. A community-based survey of 879 Ethnic Somali and Somali Bantu women using snowball sampling was conducted in Arizona.
Study Population: Ethnic Somali and Somali Bantu women living in Arizona
Findings: Findings. Most participants possessed FGM/C (77.4%),namely Type III (40.2%). FGM/C related health service use was low (14.3%). Perceived discrimination was associated with reduced satisfaction in care (OR = 0.22; CI 0.13–0.37). For FGM/C-specific variables,only recollection of adverse physical or psychological events at the time of circumcision predicted service use (OR = 3.09; CI 1.67–5.68). Somali Bantu (OR = 0.10; CI 0.02–0.44) and highly acculturated women (OR = 0.39; CI 0.17–0.86) had lower odds of service use. Conclusions. Achieving respectful care and outreach to women affected by FGM/C has contextual complexity. However,the clinical implications and insights provided may have broader impacts on advancing health equity for FGM/C-affected women.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United States