Medical Defibulation as a Possibility-the Experiences of Young Swedish- Somali Women

Purpose: Infibulation is the most pervasive form of female genital cutting. Infibulated women face difficulties such as obstruction of urine and menstrual blood flow, sexual problems, and birth complications, and may therefore need medical defibulation. This study explores the lived experiences of y...

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Main Authors: Anna Chavez Karlström, Louise Danielsson, Helena Dahlberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2020.1848026