Research Article
Outpatients’ Perspectives on Problems and Needs Related to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Qualitative Study from Somaliland
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| Factors inhibiting and facilitating care seeking | Lack of knowledge | Poverty and shame | Ease of access, social support | Views on different types of FGM/C | Infibulation | Sunna | Plan for own daughters | Change of practice and attitudes | Religious concerns and influences | Turning points | Increased openness | Social pressure on the uncircumcised | Bullying | Reduced marriage-ability | | Knowledge about NAFIS and suggestions for future work | Misunderstandings | Positive attitude | Raising awareness, outreach |
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