Exploring the Effectiveness of Interventions on Menstrual Hygiene Awareness in Slum Communities of Karachi, A Quasi- Experimental Analysis

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Knowledge Gaps; Social Stigma; Hygiene Practices and Knowledge; Menstruations; Menstruation Hygiene

• Registration Number: NCT06818123
• Lead Sponsor: SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust

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.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-09-28
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-05
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-10
• Study Start: 2025-02-28
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-31
• Study Completion: 2025-04-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 400

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved Menstruations Hygiene knowledge	one month	Effectiveness of educational intervention of menstruation hygiene among participants

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
promoting better self-esteem and confidence	one month	Participants who is taking the education session and counselling, adapt the good women hygiene
Reduction in vaginal infection	one month	Recurrent Infection such as yeast infection, discomfort, itching, other related infection.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust; 🇵🇰 Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan