Nurse-led education on genital hygiene and UTI prevention
The Relationship Between Nurse-Led Health Belief Model-Based Education and Genital Hygiene Behaviors and Attitudes Toward the Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections
This study is testing if teaching healthcare students about genital hygiene can help them prevent urinary tract infections and improve their overall reproductive health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 122 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 49 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06891404 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance hygiene awareness among healthcare students through nurse-led education based on the Health Belief Model. It focuses on improving knowledge and behaviors related to genital hygiene to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other reproductive health issues. Data will be collected using various scales to assess hygiene behaviors and health beliefs, with analysis performed using statistical software to ensure validity and reliability. The findings will contribute to better educational programs and strategies for promoting urogenital health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare students who are willing to participate and attend the training sessions.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously taken a course on women's reproductive health and genital hygiene may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved hygiene practices and reduced incidence of UTIs among young women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing the Health Belief Model for health education have shown success in improving health behaviors, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * To agree to participate in the study, to fully attend the scheduled training Exclusion Criteria: * Refusing to participate in the study, having previously taken a course on women's reproductive health and genital hygiene, incomplete attendance at the training, or incomplete filling out of the data collection tool.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- University of Health Sciences — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Merve KOLCU, PhD — merve.kolcu@sbu.edu.tr
- Study coordinator: Nur Bahar KURU AKTURK, Msc
- Email: nurbaharkuru@arel.edu.tr
- Phone: 05343266934
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.