Factors contributing to the perpetuation and eradication of female genital mutilation/cutting in sub-Saharan women living in Spain

Pastor Bravo, María del Mar; Almansa-Martínez, Pilar; Jiménez Ruiz, Ismael

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Factors contributing to the perpetuation and eradication of female genital mutilation/cutting in sub-Saharan women living in Spain

dc.contributor.author	Pastor Bravo, María del Mar
dc.contributor.author	Almansa-Martínez, Pilar
dc.contributor.author	Jiménez Ruiz, Ismael
dc.contributor.department	Enfermería
dc.contributor.other	Facultad de Enfermería
dc.date.accessioned	2026-02-19T11:28:12Z
dc.date.available	2026-02-19T11:28:12Z
dc.date.copyright	© 2021 The Authors
dc.date.issued	2021-11-21
dc.description.abstract	Objective: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is one of the most widespread traditional practices harmful to the health of women and girls in the world. Its spread to the West highlights the need to establish preventive actions in European countries taking into account the affected population. That is why this study is aimed at finding out the elements that support the continuation of FGM/C and those that promote the change of attitudes and fight against FGM / C from the perspective of the sub-Saharan women themselves who reside in Spain. Design: Qualitative exploratory research that uses the method of life stories through an open interview. Participants and Setting: The participants were 24 women living in the Region of Murcia (Spain) who come from sub-Saharan countries where FGM/C is commonly practised. Findings: Arguments supporting FGM/C, the lack of knowledge and family pressure are identified as factors that perpetuate the practice, whereas the motivating factors for the change in attitudes that make most of the interviewees oppose FGM/C are the awareness of the consequences on health and close negative experiences, growing awareness of their rights, supportive legislation and breaking the taboo related to this practice to question justifications for FGM / C and share experiences. Key conclusion and implications for practice: Being aware of the arguments of both sides, women who defend FGM/C and those who oppose it, is a valuable source of information that obstetrics, midwifery and nursing professionals can use. The study provides the core elements that any healthcare education program should incorporate to prevent female genital mutilation/circumcision.
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dc.identifier.citation	Midwifery 105 (2022) 103207
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.103207
dc.identifier.eissn	1532-3099
dc.identifier.issn	0266-6138
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10201/208341
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation	Sin financiación externa a la Universidad
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dc.rights	Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International	*
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dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/	*
dc.subject	Female genital mutilation
dc.subject	Migration, qualitative research, healthcare professionals, nursing
dc.subject	Female circumcision
dc.subject.ods	No relacionado con ningún objetivo de desarrollo sostenible
dc.title	Factors contributing to the perpetuation and eradication of female genital mutilation/cutting in sub-Saharan women living in Spain
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