NCT06818123

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

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

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 400 (estimated)
• Sponsor: SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 15 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Menstruations
• Menstruation Hygiene
• Hygiene Practices and Knowledge
• Knowledge Gaps
• Social Stigma

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Education 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.
OTHER	Control group with doctor's consultation only	Baseline Knowledge will be assessed in this arm about the menstruations hygiene and practices.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-28
• Primary completion: 2025-03-31
• Completion: 2025-04-15
• First posted: 2025-02-10
• Last updated: 2025-02-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan