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Exploring Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Among Healthcare Providers in New York City

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ID12436352
AuthorsMin Moonkyung (0000-0002-9828-3402, The City College of New York, NY, USA), Tracy Wong (0000-0002-1569-7109, Brooklyn College, NY, USA), Adeyinka M Akinsulure-Smith (0000-0003-3612-4884, The City College of New York, NY, USA, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume28
Issue12-13
Pages3174-3193
Publication date2021-11-24
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueViolence Against Women (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1077-8012 • E-ISSN: 1552-8448
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/10778012211045710
PMID34817265
OpenAlexW3215010852
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited29

Given the increase of African immigrants from countries with high female genital cutting (FGC) prevalence, this study explored U.S. healthcare providers' beliefs and attitudes regarding FGC. A total of 31 professionals who have provided services to FGC-experienced women in New York City were interviewed; data were analyzed using grounded theory. Results indicated that, although a majority of respondents emphasized maintaining a nonjudgmental and open-minded attitude toward clients' experiences, some only focused on the negative aspects of FGC. Also, multifaceted efforts by providers to understand the cultural meanings of FGC and resolve their own cultural dissonance were identified. The implications for practice were discussed

Cognitive dissonance · Female circumcision · Grounded theory · Gynecology · Health care · Health professionals · Immigration · Political science · Qualitative research · Sociology · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Genital Health and Disease · Law · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology

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