The primary aim of this study is to gain more insight on the impact of reconstructive surgery on circumcised women. This study may also used for theorizing about plastic surgery on women who are circumcised.
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Condition
- Other condition
Synonym
Health condition
plastisch chirurgische ingrepen bij vrouwen die besneden zijn
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Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The difference between scores on questionnaires during different measuring
moments.
Secondary outcome
not applicable
Background summary
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial
or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the
female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The mildest form of female
genital mutilation is an injection/incision in the foreskin of the clitoris and
the most servere form is infibulation (see study protocol p.4).
Due to migration, people originating from countries where FGM is practiced,
live in the Netherland.
FGM poses serious physical and mental health risks for women and young girls. A
study in 2009 shows that FGM may have caused various psychological problems
like depression, anxiety, PTSD and social problems such as anger, shame, guilt,
loneliness and exclusion. The results of that study also show that FGM can have
a significant impact on the relationship with the partner especially when it
comes to sexuality (Vloeberghs et al. 2010).
Experince abroad regarding surgical procedures on women who are circumcised
show that by surgical procedures where the clitoris is recreated, 72-75 % of
these women were back to normal sexuality after 18 months. Recently the OLVG
hospital in the Netherlands offers an opportunity for reconstructive surgery
for women who are circumsised. Depending on what has been cut during
circumcision, the clitoris and/or labia recreated.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of reconstructive surgery on
well-being (both physical and mental) and sexual functioning of women who are
circumcised.
We expect that by reconstructive surgery the quality of life of patients will
improve and in the long run they will have a higher sef-esteem. We also expect
that these patients will function better as it comes to sexuality on the
long-term.
Study objective
The primary aim of this study is to gain more insight on the impact of
reconstructive surgery on circumcised women. This study may also used for
theorizing about plastic surgery on women who are circumcised.
Study design
This is a longitudinal study in which patients will be approached at three
different times to fill in the questionnaires: before surgery (basline) and 3
and 12 months after surgery. The mean scores on the questionnaires at different
measureming moments will be compared with eachother. This study is explortory
because the effect of reconstructive surgery on women who are circumcised have
not yet been studied.
Study burden and risks
The patient fill in questionnaires at three measuring moments:
- RAND-36: 36 questions
- Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): 19 questions
- Bekkenbodem (Pelvic Floor): 47 questions
- Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale: 10 questions
- LAS: 26 questions
- General questions: 6 open questions
Herenstraat 35
3507 LH
Nederland
Herenstraat 35
3507 LH
Nederland
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Inclusion criteria
women with all forms of circumcision involving partial or total removal of the clitoris and/or small and/or large labia.
Exclusion criteria
- women with congenital genital anomaly or other accquired genital abnormalities
- underage women (under 18)
- women who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- women who want to become pregnant
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL33876.100.10 |