Investigation of the Use of Menstrual Cups in the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management of Women Using Wheelchairs
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 30
- 主要终点
- Change from Baseline in Satisfaction and Acceptability Levels in First-Time Menstrual Cup Users Who Use Wheelchairs after 6-Month Menstrual Periods Follow-Up
研究概览
简要总结
This study is designed to evaluate the impact of menstrual cup use on menstrual health and hygiene management among women who use wheelchairs.In addition, the study will serve as a reference for future research that includes other groups of people with disabilities and will contribute to the literature. The main questions it aims to answer are:
How does menstrual cup use affect the menstrual hygiene management experiences of women who use wheelchairs?
What impact does menstrual cup use have on women's comfort, perception of hygiene, and participation in social life?
Do women's knowledge, attitudes, and satisfaction levels regarding menstrual cup use change over time?
Why do women who use wheelchairs choose to use or not to use menstrual cups? This quasi-experimental study will use a repeated measures design (within-subjects design). Participants included in the study will be scheduled for an appointment to receive training on menstrual cup use and to be provided with a menstrual cup. The training will be conducted face-to-face in the education room of the relevant association. During this session, the participant will first respond to the initial part of the questionnaire. Following that, she will receive training on menstrual cup use (supported by video, models, etc.), and based on the information obtained, a menstrual cup in a suitable size will be provided. The menstrual cups to be used by the participants will be supplied by the researcher.
After the initial meeting, six follow-up interviews will be conducted following the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th menstrual periods. In each session, participants will be asked to complete a follow-up-specific questionnaire, and any questions they have will be answered. Their use of the menstrual cup will be assessed during each follow-up. If a participant is not using the cup, the reasons for non-use will be explored, and if desired, the training will be repeated or individual counseling will be provided. If the participant refuses counseling or states that she no longer wishes to use the cup, she will be withdrawn from the study. If a participant drops out during the first three follow-ups, a new participant will be recruited to replace her.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 15 Years 至 49 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Having previously used a method other than a menstrual cup during menstruation,
- •Being between 18 and 45 years of age,
- •Having a regular menstrual cycle between 21-35 days,
- •Not having a diagnosed and treated sexually transmitted infection,
- •Not having a silicone allergy,
- •Not having a known vaginal anatomical defect,
- •Being able to actively use both arms and hands.
排除标准
- •Planning to become pregnant,
- •Having had a urogenital tract infection in the past 3 months (based on self-report),
- •Having known conditions such as fibroids, endometritis, gynecological disorders, renal colic, or hydronephrosis.
结局指标
主要结局
Change from Baseline in Satisfaction and Acceptability Levels in First-Time Menstrual Cup Users Who Use Wheelchairs after 6-Month Menstrual Periods Follow-Up
时间窗: Baseline and 6 months.
The study used a structured data collection form developed by the researcher based on the literature and expert opinions. The initial section (23 items) assessed participants' sociodemographic characteristics, parity, and menstrual hygiene management. Follow-up forms after menstrual periods 1-5 (18 items) evaluated menstrual cup use and menstrual hygiene management, while the final follow-up after the 6th menstrual period (23 items) included additional questions on satisfaction with menstrual cup use and perceived changes in menstrual hygiene management. Satisfaction with menstrual cup use was assessed using a Likert scale regarding insertion, removal, cleaning, leakage prevention, storage, odor control, comfort during daily activities, comfort during sleep, overall comfort, and perceived advantages over other menstrual hygiene products (1 = very poor, 5 = very good). Ease of use for insertion, removal, cleaning, and storage was rated as 1 = easy, 2 = not very easy, 3 = difficult.
次要结局
- Composite questionnaires in Change from baseline in menstrual hygiene management (social life, economic aspects, and overall comfort) compared to the previous menstrual hygiene product at the 6th menstrual period.(Baseline and 6 months.)
研究者
Hülya ULAŞLI KABAN
Doctoral student
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa