Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey.
Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2021 Oct;57(4):1937-1943. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12769. Epub 2021 Mar 22.
This study aimed to investigate the experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of Somali female students regarding female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
One hundred seventeen Somali female students participated in this qualitative study. The data were collected in semi-structured focus group interviews.
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.
For risk groups in Turkey, organizing health education programs, training healthcare professionals in Turkey about FGM/C, and creating awareness are recommended.
本研究旨在调查索马里女学生对女性生殖器切割/切割(FGM/C)的经历、态度和看法。
117 名索马里女学生参加了这项定性研究。数据是通过半结构化焦点小组访谈收集的。
研究发现,这些女孩中大多数(49.9%)都经历过 2 型 FGM/C。88%的研究参与者表示,她们支持在未来几代人中继续这种做法。
对于土耳其的风险群体,建议在土耳其组织健康教育计划,培训医疗保健专业人员了解 FGM/C,并提高认识。