In Their Own Words: The Health and Sexuality of Immigrant Women with Infibulation Living in Switzerland
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a significant public health problem. It is estimated that around 14,700 women affected by FGM live in Switzerland, primarily among women with a history of migration. Our qualitative research investigated the sexual health of immigrant women living with FGM in Switz...
Main Authors: | Michela Villani, Judith Louise Griffin, Patrick Bodenmann |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-11-01
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Series: | Social Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/5/4/71 |
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