The study focused on determining how common post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is among women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) at the 'Maison des Femmes' and two municipal health centers.
It utilized a mixed-methods approach, collecting quantitative data through questionnaires and qualitative insights via interviews from participants.
Results indicated that about 60% of surveyed women were diagnosed with PTSD, with many noting negative health self-assessments and expressing positive views about the specialized care received at the MdF.
A survey conducted at French Family Planning Centres (FPCs) in the Paris area aimed to determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women seeking care, revealing that 27% of participants had experienced IPV.
The study included 274 women, primarily aged 25-44, and highlighted that those with uncertain legal status, unemployment, or housing insecurity were more likely to report IPV.
Women seeking care at The Women’s Home, a facility specifically for survivors of violence, reported IPV at a much higher rate (42%) compared to those at other FPCs (20% and 16%).