Female genital mutilation: Experiences, attitudes and perceptions of Somali female students living in Turkey
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, cilt.57, sa.4, ss.1937-1943, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 57 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2021
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/ppc.12769
- Dergi Adı: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1937-1943
- Anahtar Kelimeler: attitude, female circumcision, genital mutilation, perception, Somali female student
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of Somali female students regarding female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Design and Methods: One hundred seventeen Somali female students participated in this qualitative study. The data were collected in semi-structured focus group interviews. Findings: It was determined that most (49.9%) of these girls were exposed to type-2 FGM/C. Eighty-eight percent of the girls participating in the study stated that they support the continuation of this practice in future generations. Practice Implications: For risk groups in Turkey, organizing health education programs, training healthcare professionals in Turkey about FGM/C, and creating awareness are recommended.