Exploring the Role of Traditional Women Society Membership Among West African Immigrant Women Who Have Experienced Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting

This study explores the complex nature of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) by juxtaposing the mental and sexual health of women who had undergone FGM/C as part of initiation/membership into a traditional women's society (TWS) with those who were also cut but not initiated into a TWS. W...

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Authors: Akinsulure-Smith, Adeyinka M. (Author) ; Andjembe Etogho, Elvine Belinda (Author) ; Genco, Simge Huyal (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Violence against women
Year: 2024, Volume: 30, Issue: 12/13, Pages: 3372-3398
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Keywords:
traditional women's society
women's health
female genital cutting/mutilation