Somali immigrant women’s perceptions of cesarean delivery and patient-provider communication surrounding female circumcision and childbirth in the USA. (2011)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Ameresekere M, Borg R, Frederick J, Vragovic O, Saia K, Raj A.
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Obstetrics.
Objective: To explore perceptions of cesarean delivery and patient-provider communication surrounding female circumcision and childbirth through interviews with Somali women residing in the USA.
Study Population: Women
Findings: All women had experienced circumcision. Five women had undergone a cesarean delivery. Women feared having a cesarean because of their perception that it could result in death or disability. Women also highlighted that providers in the USA rarely discussed female circumcision or how it could affect childbirth experiences.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):North America
Country(ies):United States