Attitudes and Experiences Surrounding Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Scoping Review

Besera, Ghenet; Goldberg, Howard I.; Okoroh, Ekwutosi M.; Snead, Margaret C.; Johnson‐Agbakwu, Crista; Goodwin, Mary

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“…We describe the WHNS design, methods, strengths and limitations as well as select demographic and health-related characteristics of women living in the US, aged 18-49 who were born, or whose mothers were born in a country where FGM is prevalent. The WHNS study builds upon previous research on women's reproductive health and FGM experiences [12]. The hybrid VBS/RDS sampling strategy used enabled the recruitment of a demographically diverse (for age and education) sample of US women from the study's select countries of origin (S1 Table ).…”

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“…Primary data collected directly from women living in the US from countries where FGM is prevalent is limited. A scoping review [12] found that many US-based research studies tend to focus on a single country of origin or metropolitan community within the United States; additionally, they tend to have relatively small study population sizes (<100 participants). Lastly, there is limited information about the physical or emotional health needs of women of reproductive age (18 to 49) who have immigrated from or whose mothers are from high-prevalence FGM countries.…”

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The women’s health needs study among women from countries with high prevalence of female genital mutilation living in the United States: Design, methods, and participant characteristics

Besera,

Snead,

Goodwin

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background The Women’s Health Needs Study (WHNS) collected information on the health characteristics, needs, and experiences, including female genital mutilation (FGM) experiences, attitudes, and beliefs, of women aged 18 to 49 years who were born, or whose mothers were born, in a country where FGM is prevalent living in the US. The purpose of this paper is to describe the WHNS design, methods, strengths and limitations, as well as select demographic and health-related characteristics of participants. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey from November 2020 –June 2021 in four US metropolitan areas, using a hybrid venue-based sampling (VBS) and respondent-driven sampling (RDS) approach to identify women for recruitment. Results Of 1,132 participants, 395 were recruited via VBS and 737 RDS. Most were born, or their mothers were born, in either a West African country (Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, The Gambia) (39.0%) or Ethiopia (30.7%). More than a third were aged 30–39 years (37.5%) with a majority who immigrated at ages ≥13 years (86.6%) and had lived in the United States for ≥5 years (68.9%). Medicaid was the top health insurer (52.5%), followed by private health insurance (30.5%); 17% of participants had no insurance. Nearly half of women reported 1–2 healthcare visits within the past 12 months (47.7%). One in seven did not get needed health care due to cost (14.8%). Over half have ever used contraception (52.1%) to delay or avoid pregnancy and 76.9% had their last pelvic and/or Papanicolaou (pap) exam within the past 3 years. More than half experienced FGM (55.0%). Nearly all women believed that FGM should be stopped (92.0%). Conclusion The VBS/RDS approach enabled recruitment of a diverse study population. WHNS advances research related to the health characteristics, needs, and experiences of women living in the US from countries where FGM is prevalent.

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The women’s health needs study among women from countries with high prevalence of female genital mutilation living in the United States: Design, methods, and participant characteristics

Besera,

Snead,

Goodwin

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“… 18 , 44 , 45 The concerns of women regarding the inadequacy of health providers to deal with the problem of FGM/C resonates with the previous research on negative perceptions by health care providers. 7 , 16 , 46 , 47 Health care providers were inadequately equipped to deal with the problem as they lacked knowledge, sensitivity, and empathy for women with FGM/C. 7 , 16 , 46 , 47 Therefore, health care providers require adequate training and understanding of FGM/C 48 , 49 to improve the maternal health experiences of African immigrant women.…”

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“… 7 , 16 , 46 , 47 Health care providers were inadequately equipped to deal with the problem as they lacked knowledge, sensitivity, and empathy for women with FGM/C. 7 , 16 , 46 , 47 Therefore, health care providers require adequate training and understanding of FGM/C 48 , 49 to improve the maternal health experiences of African immigrant women.…”

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African Immigrant Women's Maternal Health Experiences in Clarkston, Georgia: A Qualitative Study

Azugbene,

Cornelius,

Johnson-Agbakwu

2023

Women's Health Reports

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Introduction: The maternal health experiences of African immigrant women, their utilization of health care services, and the effects on maternal health have received limited attention in research. This research explored the maternal health experiences of African immigrant women residing in Clarkston, Georgia, and their use of health services. Methods: Fourteen African immigrant women responded to semistructured interviews. An adapted version of the Andersen health care utilization model explained the predisposing factors, enabling factors, and need factors, which influence the use of maternal health care for African immigrant women. Results: Findings were presented according to the Andersen health care utilization model. Analysis of the interviews resulted in 11 themes. The themes were as follows: (1) Community social structure, (2) community health beliefs, (3) health organization concerning the use of women, infants, and children, (4) social support at the individual level, (5) limited English proficiency, (6) need for better health education, (7) perception of care, (8) health financing, (9) long wait times and lack of transportation, (10) fear of medication and obstetrical interventions, and (11) impact of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. Discussion: Maternal health practices of African immigrant women are impacted by environmental and cultural factors. Public health interventions should be implemented to advance African immigrant women's health care utilization practices through required health education and tailored care, which will translate to positive maternal health experiences.

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Female genital mutilation – An overview for forensic practitioners

Byard,

Behnia-Willison

2024

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine

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Attitudes and Experiences Surrounding Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States: A Scoping Review

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The women’s health needs study among women from countries with high prevalence of female genital mutilation living in the United States: Design, methods, and participant characteristics

The women’s health needs study among women from countries with high prevalence of female genital mutilation living in the United States: Design, methods, and participant characteristics

African Immigrant Women's Maternal Health Experiences in Clarkston, Georgia: A Qualitative Study

Female genital mutilation – An overview for forensic practitioners

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