Awareness and Attitudes Toward Female Genital Mutilation at a Mid-Sized Midwestern University

Authors

• Kaafiya Salad

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Description

This study utilized a confidential survey to examine awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among the Saint Cloud State University community. Participants were recruited through campus outreach methods, and responses were collected voluntarily. The survey included questions assessing familiarity with FGM, sources of information, knowledge of associated health risks, and perceptions of the importance of awareness and public education.

Publication Date

5-19-2026

City

St. Cloud, MN

Keywords

Female genital mutilation, FGM, Awareness, Attitudes, University students, Health risks

Disciplines

Family, Life Course, and Society | Other Public Health | Population Health | Women's Health

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InnovateHER Meeting Poster - May 19, 2026

Recommended Citation

Salad, Kaafiya, "Awareness and Attitudes Toward Female Genital Mutilation at a Mid-Sized Midwestern University" (2026). InnovateHER Meeting 2026. 19.
https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/innovateher_meeting_2026/19