Hygiene Practices and Knowledge, Knowledge Gaps, Menstruation Hygiene, Menstruations, Social Stigma
Conditions
Keywords
Hygiene Practice, Slums Area, Knowledge and practices, Knowledge Gaps, Poor Hygiene, Menstruation Hygiene
Brief summary
Proper menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices are crucial among women. People of urban slum's areas have no or less knowledge and practices of Menstruation hygiene due to low socio-economic status. This study helps in Improving menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices and can empower individuals to manage their periods with dignity and comfort. This study also contributes in creating a more open and supportive environment for menstruation by addressing stigma and misconception. The study also helps in reducing the risk of reproductive tract infections.
Interventions
OTHEREducation Intervention along with the doctor's consultation
This educational intervention will assess the improvement menstrual hygiene knowledge and practices among women at slums who are illiterate and can empower individuals to manage their periods with dignity and comfort.
OTHERControl group with doctor's consultation only
Baseline Knowledge will be assessed in this arm about the menstruations hygiene and practices.
Sponsors
SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
15 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Woman age in between 15-45years of age * Those who used reusable items for menstruations * Those who are willing to participate voluntarily will be included in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Participants who are suffering from any serious medical condition. * live in other than slums area of Karachi will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improved Menstruations Hygiene knowledge | one month | Effectiveness of educational intervention of menstruation hygiene among participants |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction in vaginal infection | one month | Recurrent Infection such as yeast infection, discomfort, itching, other related infection. |
| promoting better self-esteem and confidence | one month | Participants who is taking the education session and counselling, adapt the good women hygiene |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactHina Sharif, Pharm-D, MBA, MSPH
Backup ContactSana S Sheikh, MSc. MPH
Outcome results
None listed