This study will assess the health
characteristic, experiences, and needs of women living in the
United States who have experienced Female Genital
Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) or are at risk for FGM/C because they or
their mothers were born in a country where FGM/C is prevalent.
Using a venue-based and respondent-driven sampling method for
recruiting hard-to-reach populations, women who are eligible and
consent will be asked to complete a one-time survey. This is a
request to increase the incentive amounts to improve participation
rates.
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USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.