The Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation on Psycho-Social Well-Being: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research.
Qual Health Res
; 31(9): 1738-1750, 2021 07.
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| ID: mdl-34098783
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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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Circuncisão Feminina
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article