Health Outcomes and Attitudes Towards Female Genital Cutting in a Community-Based Sample of West African Immigrant Women from High-Prevalence Countries in New York City (2016)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Chu,Tracy,and Adeyinka M. Akinsulure-Smith
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: N/A.
Objective: To examine prevalence rates of FGC,as well as differences in demographic characteristics,health outcomes,and knowledge,attitudes,and beliefs among West African immigrants
Study Population: Women
Findings: The rate of FGC was 68% overall and varied significantly by country,tribe or ethnicity,and marital status. Women with FGC had a significantly higher number of live births and were more likely to report a history of vaginal pain and decreased sexual arousal,but there were no other significant differences in gynecological and obstetric outcomes,sexual functioning,or psychological outcomes. Participants also had similar rates of opposition to FGC,although women with FGC were less likely to assert human rights as a reason to end the practice. Women reported a high level of surprise and unpreparedness for the FGC procedure,and 22% reported that it was done without their parents’ consent.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United States