Genital Hygiene Education on Women's Self-Care Agency and Genital Hygiene Behaviors

NCT07341035 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 06-07-2023/8
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 66
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of video-assisted genital hygiene education on women's self-care agency and genital hygiene behaviors. It is designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled experimental study.

Conditions

Patient Education; Hygiene; Genital Hygiene

Keywords

women; hygiene; self-care; patient education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Self-Care Agency Level

  Self-care agency will be assessed using the Self-Care Agency Scale, developed by Kearney and Fleischer (1979) and validated in Turkish by Nahcivan (2004). The scale consists of 35 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (0-4), with a total score range of 0 to 140. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-care agency.

  Baseline (Pretest, Week 1), immediately after the intervention (Posttest, Week 2), and 3-month follow-up

• Genital Hygiene Behaviors

  Genital hygiene behaviors will be measured using the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale, validated by Karahan (2017). The scale includes 23 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1-5), with total scores ranging from 23 to 115. Higher scores indicate more positive genital hygiene behaviors.

  Baseline (Pretest, Week 1), immediately after the intervention (Posttest, Week 2), and 3-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Experimental Groups

EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental Group; the women in the experimental group were provided with the relevant forms and asked to complete the Data Collection Form for Women, Self-Care Agency Scale, and Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale for the pretest. Afterward, they received information about the importance of genital hygiene, key points to consider during genital hygiene, and watched a training video developed by the researchers. This video demonstrated genital hygiene practices on a human model, with the researcher explaining and demonstrating the steps in a practical manner. Following the video training, participants completed the same forms again (Data Collection Form for Women, Self-Care Agency Scale, and Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale) for the midterm test. To assess the long-term effects of the training, the participants were asked to complete the same forms 8 weeks after the training.

Other: Video

Control Groups

NO INTERVENTION

Control Group; the women in the control group were informed about the forms and asked to complete the Data Collection Form for Women, Self-Care Agency Scale, and Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale for the pretest. They were also informed about the importance of genital hygiene and key points to consider, but no video-assisted training was provided. The control group filled out the same forms for the midterm and posttest assessments, at the same times as the experimental group.

Interventions

Video OTHER

The women in the experimental group were provided with the relevant forms and asked to complete the Data Collection Form for Women, Self-Care Agency Scale, and Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale for the pretest. Afterward, they received information about the importance of genital hygiene, key points to consider during genital hygiene, and watched a training video developed by the researchers. This video demonstrated genital hygiene practices on a human model, with the researcher explaining and demonstrating the steps in a practical manner. Following the video training, participants completed the same forms again (Data Collection Form for Women, Self-Care Agency Scale, and Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale) for the midterm test. To assess the long-term effects of the training, the participants were asked to complete the same forms 8 weeks after the training.

Experimental Groups

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Çankırı Karatekin University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Çankırı Karatekin University

Çankırı, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Dahodwala M, Geransar R, Babion J, de Grood J, Sargious P. The impact of the use of video-based educational interventions on patient outcomes in hospital settings: A scoping review. Patient Educ Couns. 2018 Dec;101(12):2116-2124. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.06.018. Epub 2018 Jun 30.

  PMID: 30087021 BACKGROUND

• Massimi A, De Vito C, Brufola I, Corsaro A, Marzuillo C, Migliara G, Rega ML, Ricciardi W, Villari P, Damiani G. Are community-based nurse-led self-management support interventions effective in chronic patients? Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2017 Mar 10;12(3):e0173617. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173617. eCollection 2017.

  PMID: 28282465 BACKGROUND

• Mancuso G, Midiri A, Gerace E, Marra M, Zummo S, Biondo C. Urinary Tract Infections: The Current Scenario and Future Prospects. Pathogens. 2023 Apr 20;12(4):623. doi: 10.3390/pathogens12040623.

  PMID: 37111509 BACKGROUND

• Cox S, Vleeming M, Giorgi W, Dinant GJ, Cals J, de Bont E. Patients' Experiences, Expectations, Motivations, and Perspectives around Urinary Tract Infection Care in General Practice: A Qualitative Interview Study. Antibiotics (Basel). 2023 Jan 24;12(2):241. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics12020241.

  PMID: 36830152 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Videotape Recording

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tape Recording; Audiovisual Aids; Educational Technology; Technology; Technology, Industry, and Agriculture; Television

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 21, 2025
• First Posted: January 14, 2026
• Study Start: October 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 9, 2023
• Study Completion: December 29, 2023
• Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)