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NCT Number: NCT06818123

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

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.

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Key information

Age range

15 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust

Karachi, Sindh, 74800, Pakistan

Location contact

Hina Sharif, Pharm-D,MBA,MSPH

CONTACT

[email protected]

03332109679

Hina Sharif, Pharm-D,MBA,MSPH

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Sana S Sheikh, MSc. MPH

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Sana S Sheikh, Msc.,MPH

CONTACT

[email protected]

Tooba Seemi, MSc.

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

Education Intervention along with the doctor's consultation

Other

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

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Improved Menstruations Hygiene knowledge

    Time frame: one month

    Effectiveness of educational intervention of menstruation hygiene among participants

Secondary outcomes

  1. Reduction in vaginal infection

    Time frame: one month

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

  2. promoting better self-esteem and confidence

    Time frame: one month

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

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hina Sharif, Pharm-D, MBA, MSPH

CONTACT

[email protected]

+922136943376

Sana S Sheikh, MSc. MPH

CONTACT

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

SINA Health Education and Welfare Trust

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 10, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 10, 2025

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