Perceptions of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) among Asylum Seekers in New York City (2021)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Martell,S.,Schoenholz,R.,Chen,V.H. et al
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To understand the sociocultural context in which FGM/C practice exists
Study Population: Women recruited through the Bellevue/New York University Program for Survivors of Torture
Findings: Of the 43 participants enrolled in the study,88.4% initially indicated there is no benefit of undergoing FGM/C but when prompted,agreed that social acceptance (16.3%),religious approval (11.6%),and better marriage prospects (9.3%) are possible benefits. More sexual pleasure for the women (46.5%),avoiding pain (30.2%),and fewer medical problems (16.3%) were stated as benefits of not undergoing FGM/C. Overall,40 (93%) participants believed the practice should be discontinued. This study highlights that there may be a perception of social benefit of undergoing FGM/C. Although most participants believed the practice should be discontinued,the complex social milieu within which this practice exists must be addressed.
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Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United States