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...
Main Authors: | Anna Chavez Karlström, Louise Danielsson, Helena Dahlberg |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-01-01
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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 |
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