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Bacha Kaoutar1, Sigolène Roumieu1, Laeticia Audiffred1

  • 1PASS, Unité de médecine générale sans rendez-vous, Policlinique Baudelaire, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France.

Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|June 23, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Migrant women seeking care in Paris frequently experience violence, leading to increased risks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and physical health issues. Healthcare providers should screen for violence history in this vulnerable population.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Migrant populations face significant health challenges, with high rates of violence exposure.
  • Gender-based violence disproportionately affects migrant women, including sexual violence.
  • A significant percentage of refugees seen by health organizations report experiencing violence.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the physical and mental health consequences of violence experienced by migrant women.
  • To analyze the health impact on migrant women consulting primary healthcare in Paris.
  • To assess the prevalence of violence and its association with health outcomes in this population.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study in Paris included 131 migrant women, primarily from sub-Saharan Africa.
  • 59% of participants reported experiencing violence, with higher rates of PTSD (66%), depression, and anxiety compared to those who had not experienced violence.
  • Violence exposure was linked to increased cardiac, respiratory, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical need for healthcare providers to inquire about violence history in migrant women.
  • Underscores the elevated risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and associated physical ailments in this group.
  • Informs targeted interventions and support for migrant women's physical and mental well-being.
Keywords:
healthmigrantspost-traumatic stress disorder.violencewomen

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