Long-term consequences of female genital mutilation in a European context: self perceived health of FGM women compared to non-FGM women (2014)
This study is a Correlation research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Andro,Armelle,Emmanuelle Cambois,Marie Lesclingand
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: Sexual,reproductive and psychological,gynaecological and urinary infections.
Objective: To highlight the need for more accurate information on FGM health consequences,in a European health care context.
Study Population: Women
Findings: Among women living in France,FGM was significantly associated with poor health indicators: gynaecological and urinary infections (OR = 2.0),sleep disorders (OR = 1.4),intense pain (OR = 1.5),difficulties in daily life (OR = 1.5) and in sexual life (OR = 1.7) or tearing during childbirth (OR = 1.6). Results suggest that,even in a favourable healthcare context,FGM exposes women to long-term health problems,including in areas neglected in previous research. They confirm the need to establish recommendations to help physicians understand these women’s needs.
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Western Europe
Country(ies):France