Psychological and Emotional Impact of Female Genital Mutilation as Experienced by Kikuyu Women: A Case Study at Kiambu County in Kenya

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creativework.keywordseffects, female genital mutilation, Kikuyu, phenomenology, psychological, traditional.
dc.contributor.authorGacheru, Margaret Njeri
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-19T06:19:55Z
dc.date.available2020-08-14T10:40:33Z
dc.date.available2024-04-19T06:19:55Z
dc.date.issued2017-10
dc.description.abstractFemale genital mutilation or female circumcision is the term given to traditional practices involving the intentional cutting or partial or total removal of the external female genitalia. Female genital mutilation is often associated with physical experiences suffered by 100-130 million girls and women but there is less awareness about the psychological and emotional impact that can haunt a woman throughout her lifetime. The objectives of the research explored the experiences of the women who had gone through female genital mutilation in Kiambu County, Kenya; explored women’s perceptions about female genital mutilation; and explored women’s psychological and emotional impact of female genital mutilation; and how the women managed the psychological and emotional impact of female genital mutilation. A qualitative methodology was undertaken in the research using phenomenology technique. In the study twelve participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview. The data was analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. In data collection, semi-structured interviews guided by open-ended questions, face-to face in-depth interviews were used. The research focused on effects narrated by the participants, including physical, psychological, social, and sexual effects. Findings indicated that, despite the many reasons given for the practice, none of them justified the continuation of the practice. Findings of the study suggested that participants felt that clinical practitioners needed to understand how female genital mutilation is accounted for, for example, reasons, many consequences of the procedure for instance, on physical health, psychological health and relationships. The findings revealed that the participant’s knowledge about the effects of female genital mutilation was limited. Implications and recommendations for further research are suggested including, training opportunities specifically regarding female genital mutilation. The study indicated that more education and support of the women to manage the effects of female genital mutilation is required. Further research is required to explore the connections between the physical and psychological effects of female genital mutilation. The research has shown that female genital mutilation has been eradicated in most parts of Kiambu County, Kenya.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repo.pacuniversity.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3007.2
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPan Africa Christian University
dc.subjectPrevalence of FGM in Africa,Prevalence of FGM in Kenyaen_US
dc.titlePsychological and Emotional Impact of Female Genital Mutilation as Experienced by Kikuyu Women: A Case Study at Kiambu County in Kenyaen_US
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