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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Somali women"”.
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The integration strategies and social networks of Somali women in Cape Town
Somali migrants began arriving in the country in the early 1990’s, following the collapse of the state in Somalia and the promise of increased opportunities in South Africa. This study is based on the experiences of Somali women in Bellville, which is situated in Cape Town; it is home to one of the …
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‘What we came through to get here’: the educational experiences of Somali women graduates in London
… examines the educational experiences of British–Somali women graduates in London. By using an intersectional feminist approach and applying theories of social and cultural capital, the research examines how the participants experienced their education: the challenges encountered; the resources …
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Healing beyond the scars of female genital mutilation (FGM): the experiences of Somali women in England with therapeutic interventions
… thesis explores the therapeutic experiences of Somali women in the UK who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) or FGM reversal. It focuses on participants' perceptions of psychological interventions and, from these experiences, assesses the cultural competence of therapeutic …
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Physical activity as a treatment in primary health care. The role of the GP and Somali women’s views and levels of physical activity.
… the population, patients and vulnerable groups. Somali women living in Sweden are vulnerable and susceptible to bad health, due to physical inactivity. The general aim was to increase the numbers of prescribed PAP, investigate GP´s view and use of PAP and to elucidate facilitators and barriers to …
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Cultural Traditions and the Reproductive Health of Somali Refugees and Immigrants
<p>Millions of Somalis began fleeing their country in 1991 to escape the civil war. The largest Diaspora of Somali refugees in the United States currently reside in Minnesota. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, four focus groups with 25 Somali women, two focus groups with 12 Somali men, one …
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The Phenomena Of Acculturation In First-Generation Somali Refugee Women
… to give a voice to three first-generation adult Somali refugee women who have shared their acculturation and adaptation experiences upon arriving in the United States. The research question this study answered was how do first-generation Somali women describe their individual experiences in …