@article{ref1,
title="Exploring the role of traditional women society membership among west African immigrant women who have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2023",
author="Akinsulure-Smith, Adeyinka M. and Andjembe Etogho, Elvine Belinda and Genco, Simge Huyal",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="This study explores the complex nature of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) by juxtaposing the mental and sexual health of women who had undergone FGM/C as part of initiation/membership into a traditional women's society (TWS) with those who were also cut but not initiated into a TWS. While considerable differences emerged between TWS members and nonmembers, there was no evidence that TWS membership was protective against the physical and psychological trauma typically ascribed to FGM/C. In fact, the pattern of results would tend to suggest the opposite. Possible explanations for and implications of these findings are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="10.1177/10778012231181046",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10778012231181046"
}