Sexual Health of Women With Genital Mutilation Seen at the Saint-Denis Women's Center

Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis200 enrolled

Overview

This study looks at the sexual health of women who have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM) and who are receiving care at the Women's Center at Saint-Denis Hospital. It aims to better understand their sexual experiences, including the impact of past violence and trauma, and to explore how multidisciplinary care (such as psychological and sexological support) can help. The study also looks at what women expect from their care and how they feel about surgical or other types of support.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Female Genital Mutilation Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological Sexual Health Violence Against Women Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Acculturation Women's Health Services

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 15 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Women with female genital mutilation (FGM), or considered to be excised, consulting at the Maison des Femmes (Women's House) at Saint-Denis Hospital. * Women enrolled in the multidisciplinary care pathway for FGM. Exclusion Criteria: \- Women under the age of 15.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Assessment of the sexual function profile of women with female genital mutilation (FGM) during consensual sexual activity, using a structured clinical sexological evaluation that accounts for histories of violence.

Time frame: 6 months