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

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age15-45
SponsorSINA Health Education and Welfare Trust

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

Participants who are suffering from any serious medical condition.

live in other than slums area of Karachi will be excluded from the study.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Education Intervention along with the doctor's consultation

    Other intervention

    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.

  • Control group with doctor's consultation only

    Other intervention

    Baseline Knowledge will be assessed in this arm about the menstruations hygiene and practices.

Treatment groups

400 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Control ArmPlacebo comparator 1 intervention
Group B: InterventionExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Improved Menstruations Hygiene knowledge

Effectiveness of educational intervention of menstruation hygiene among participants

Time frame
one month

Secondary outcomes

1

Reduction in vaginal infection

Recurrent Infection such as yeast infection, discomfort, itching, other related infection.

Time frame
one month
2

promoting better self-esteem and confidence

Participants who is taking the education session and counselling, adapt the good women hygiene

Time frame
one month

Other outcomes

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