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

NCT07027696 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 0061_MAISON DES FEMMES
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

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

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• 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.

  6 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years+
• Sex: female
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of adult women who have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM) or are considered to be excised, and who are consulting at the Maison des Femmes (Women's House) of the Saint-Denis Hospital in France. These women are engaged in a multidisciplinary care pathway addressing the consequences of FGM. Most are migrants who have faced various forms of violence, either in their country of origin or during their migration journey.

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• \- Women under the age of 15.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis: lead

Study Sites (1)

France

Saint-Denis, France, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 11, 2025
• First Posted: June 18, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2024
• Study Completion: December 31, 2024
• Last Updated: June 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Locations

FR (1)