The consequences of female genital mutilation on psycho-social well-being: a systematic review of qualitative research
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Authors
O’Neill, Sarah
Pallitto, Christina
Issue Date
2021-06-08
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Female Genital Mutilation , FGM , Female Genital Cutting , FGC , Psycho-Social Well-Being , Qualitative Data Synthesis , Systematic Review , Health-Seeking Behavior , Stigma , Marriageability
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Abstract
The health consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM) have been described previously; however, evidence of the social consequences is more intangible. To date, few systematic reviews have addressed the impact of the practice on psycho-social well-being, and there is limited understanding of what these consequences might consist. To complement knowledge on the known health consequences, this article systematically reviewed qualitative evidence of the psycho-social impact of FGM in countries where it is originally practiced (Africa, the Middle East, and Asia) and in countries of the diaspora. Twenty-three qualitative studies describing the psycho-social impact of FGM on women’s lives were selected after screening. This review provides a framework for understanding the less visible ways in which women and girls with FGM experience adverse effects that may affect their sense of identity, their self-esteem, and well-being as well as their participation in society.
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Citation
O'Neill, S., & Pallitto, C. (2021). The Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation on Psycho-Social Well-Being: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research. Qualitative health research, 31(9), 1738–1750. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497323211001862
Publisher
Qualitative Health Research