The Effects of Female Genital Mutilation on the Psychological Well-being of Migrant Somali Women in Nordic Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review
Ani, Chinonyelum; Khan, Farzana (2024)
2024
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ABSTRACT
Chinonyelum Ani and Farzana Khan
The Effects of Female Genital Mutilation on the Psychological
Well-being of Migrant Somali Women in Nordic Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review
53 Pages and 2 attachments
Published September, 2024
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor´s Degree Programme in Social Services
Bachelor of Social Services
Female genital mutilation is commonly practised in Somalia despite its negative effects on women, and many of the women who have undergone female genital mutilation in Somalia have migrated to Nordic countries due to the increased inflow of migrants into Europe.
This study aimed to explore the effects of female genital mutilation on the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women in Nordic countries. The purpose was to provide information for policymakers, social workers, and non-governmental organizations for interventions for improving the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women in Nordic countries. A literature search was conducted for relevant publications between September 2002 and July 2023.
Six publications were selected for analysis. A thematic analytical method was used in this study. The four main themes that emerged from the analysis were emotional distress, impacts on self-esteem, impacts on activities of daily living, and severe psychological problems.
This literature review demonstrates that female genital mutilation has negative effects on the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women in Nordic countries. Policymakers, social workers, and non-governmental organizations should be at the forefront of the fight against female genital mutilation. There is a need for Nordic countries to develop the right interventions that will improve the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women who have undergone female genital mutilation. More studies are required to develop research-based interventions that will improve the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women who have undergone female genital mutilation.
Keywords: Female Genital Mutilation, Migrant Somali Women, Psychological Effect, Somalia, Nordic Countries
Chinonyelum Ani and Farzana Khan
The Effects of Female Genital Mutilation on the Psychological
Well-being of Migrant Somali Women in Nordic Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review
53 Pages and 2 attachments
Published September, 2024
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor´s Degree Programme in Social Services
Bachelor of Social Services
Female genital mutilation is commonly practised in Somalia despite its negative effects on women, and many of the women who have undergone female genital mutilation in Somalia have migrated to Nordic countries due to the increased inflow of migrants into Europe.
This study aimed to explore the effects of female genital mutilation on the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women in Nordic countries. The purpose was to provide information for policymakers, social workers, and non-governmental organizations for interventions for improving the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women in Nordic countries. A literature search was conducted for relevant publications between September 2002 and July 2023.
Six publications were selected for analysis. A thematic analytical method was used in this study. The four main themes that emerged from the analysis were emotional distress, impacts on self-esteem, impacts on activities of daily living, and severe psychological problems.
This literature review demonstrates that female genital mutilation has negative effects on the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women in Nordic countries. Policymakers, social workers, and non-governmental organizations should be at the forefront of the fight against female genital mutilation. There is a need for Nordic countries to develop the right interventions that will improve the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women who have undergone female genital mutilation. More studies are required to develop research-based interventions that will improve the psychological well-being of migrant Somali women who have undergone female genital mutilation.
Keywords: Female Genital Mutilation, Migrant Somali Women, Psychological Effect, Somalia, Nordic Countries