Female Genital Cutting: A Content Analysis and Need for Change in Caregivers' Attitudes

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Abstract

Aim: To evaluate experiences of African immigrant women who had undergone female genital cutting (FGC) and reside in North America with regards to attitudes of caregivers. Conceptual framework: cognitive dissonance may explain attitudes of caregivers. Background: FGC, removal/ alteration of female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Methods: Publications reviewed: 1990- 2019. Databases: Allied Health (CINAHL), MIDLIFE, EBSCO Psychology, and Behavioral Science. Results/ Findings: Caregivers’ attitudes, insensitivity. Discussion: Empirical studies, needed for multiple perspectives of dissonance. Caregivers should show sensitivity toward women living with FGC. Implications for Nursing: Education in culture, to promote attitude change. Conclusion: development of positive attitudes among caregivers is essential.

Author

• korto L. scott, Lehman College City University of New York (CUNY)