Perceptions of Female Genital Cutting Among Nigerian Immigrants in Portland,Oregon (2019)
This study is a Descriptive research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ukachukwu,U. E.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: The purpose of this exploratory case study was to explore the place of culture; religion; social beliefs; and men’s view,attitudes,and knowledge regarding the continuation of FGC within the Nigerian immigrant community in Portland,OR
Study Population: 22 adults,18 years old and above,Nigerian immigrant community who have lived in the Portland,OR area for at least 2 year
Findings: The participants (parents with daughter[s]) in this study supported the possible eradication of FGC in all manner; using sound education and legislation. Even though FGC is filled with so much pain and in some cases,lifetime scares,people still carry it out because it is a traditional rite which has been passed down from generation to generation. Possible implications for positive social change include education of young parents and everyone else regarding the dangers that are associated with FGC,especially in the rural areas where FGC is believed to still thrive. If men were to speak up and stress their dissatisfaction with FGC and show sympathy to those who may have gone through FGC,they may shield their daughters from the practices. The eradication of FGC would enhance the lives of young women and girls and reduce the morbidity and mortality connected to this practice. Most participants stated that FGC is a serious abuse on the girl-child and has to stop,even though it is a culturally,socially,and traditionally motivated practice,they believed that it has to stop. Those who had a first-hand experience,firmly stated the need to stop the practice. They looked at it and found no benefit whatsoever in carrying out the practice. Those who went through it voluntarily gave their experiences and that informed their decisions not to carry out FGC on their daughters
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United states