Health BehaviourHygieneNCT07464405
Effect of Peer Education on Genital Hygiene Behaviors
A study testing peer education in people with Health Behaviour and Hygiene, run by Seçil Hür at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study examined whether peer education improves genital hygiene behaviors among female university students studying health sciences. Genital infections are common among young women, and there are limited structured educational programs addressing genital hygiene. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Behaviour, Hygiene, Peer Mentoring
- What is being tested?
- peer education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 46 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Feb 2023to 8 Aug 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Female university students enrolled in the faculty
- Able to read and understand Turkish
- Provided online informed consent
- Completed all study questionnaires and forms
- No active or chronic genitourinary disease at the time of enrollment
Who cannot join
- Male students
- Students who did not attend or withdrew from the peer education program
- Students with incomplete or missing data
- Students with an active genitourinary disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Peer Education on Genital Hygiene Behaviors: A Quasi-Experimental Study
This study examined whether peer education improves genital hygiene behaviors among female university students studying health sciences. Genital infections are common among young women, and there are limited structured educational programs addressing genital hygiene.
The study included 46 female university students and used a pretest-posttest design. Peer educators were selected from among the students and received structured training before delivering genital hygiene education to their peers. Information was collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire and a validated genital hygiene behaviors scale, both before and after the education program.
Read more
After the peer education program, students showed an overall improvement in genital hygiene behaviors, particularly in general hygiene habits. Improvements were more noticeable among students from non-midwifery departments and second-year students. Menstrual hygiene behaviors and awareness of abnormal genital findings did not show significant changes.
These findings suggest that peer education can be an effective and practical approach to improving genital hygiene behaviors among female university students. Peer-led education programs may be integrated into university health promotion activities and reproductive health education.
Read the detailed description
This study used a quasi-experimental single-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the impact of a peer education intervention on genital hygiene behaviors among female university students in health sciences programs.
Participants were recruited on a voluntary basis. Peer educators were identified using a sociometric selection method and received structured training prior to the intervention. The training program covered topics related to genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and recognition of abnormal genital symptoms. Following the training, peer educators delivered standardized educational sessions to their peers.
Data collection was conducted at two time points: before the peer education intervention (pretest) and after completion of the intervention (posttest). Data were obtained using a sociodemographic information form and a validated genital hygiene behaviors assessment tool. The intervention was designed to improve knowledge, attitudes, and daily hygiene practices related to genital health.
The primary objective was to assess changes in overall genital hygiene behavior scores following the peer education intervention. Secondary objectives included evaluating changes in specific domains of genital hygiene behaviors. The study did not include a control group.
This record describes a completed study and reflects the final data collection and analysis.
- Conditions
- Health Behaviour, Hygiene, Peer Mentoring
- Being tested
- peer education
- Keywords
- Genital hygiene, Peer education, Students
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
peer educationOther
This intervention consisted of a structured peer education program on genital hygiene and reproductive health. Peer educators were selected from among the students using a sociometric method and completed a standardized training program prior to the intervention. The training prepared peer educators to deliver accurate and consistent information.
Educational sessions focused on general genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and recognition of abnormal genital findings. The intervention was delivered face-to-face by trained peer educators using interactive educational methods. All participants received the same educational content.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of Peer Education on Genital Hygiene Behaviors: A Quasi-Experimental Study | Experimental | Participants in this single study arm received a peer education intervention focused on genital hygiene and reproductive health. Trained peer educators delivered structured educational sessions covering general genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and awareness of abnormal genital findings. All participants completed assessments before and after the peer education program. Receives: Other: peer education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in total score of the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS)
Participants completed the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS), a self-reported measurement tool, under the supervision of the research team. The GHBS assesses routine genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and awareness of abnormal genital findings. Total scores ranged from 23 to 115; higher scores reflect more appropriate and health-promoting genital hygiene behaviors. Measurements were taken at two time points: baseline (pre-intervention) and 1 month after the end of the peer education program.
Measured: The period from the initial state before intervention to one month after the completion of the peer education program.
Change in Genital Hygiene Behaviors
Change in total score of the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS) measured before and after the peer education intervention.
Measured: From baseline (pretest) to immediately after completion of the peer education program.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Mar 2026
- Study start2 Feb 2023
- Primary completion8 Aug 2023
- Study completion8 Aug 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Health BehaviourStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Seçil Hür
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Seçil Hür, Kırklareli University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07464405
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KırklareliU-EBE-SH-01
- Acronym
- Hygiene
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
1. Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (TÜİK). Yıl, yaş grubu ve cinsiyete göre nüfus. 2024. Available from: https://l24.im/w3zj 2. Süt HK. 18-49 yaş arası kadınlarda genital hijyen davranışları ile genital enfeksiyon arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi. Düzce Univ Sağlık Bilim Enst Derg. 2016;6(1):8-13. 3. Dalbudak S, Bilgili N. GATA kadın hastalıkları ve doğum polikliniğine başvuran kadınların genital hijyen davranışları ve bu davranışların vajinal enfeksiyona etkisi. Gülhane Tıp Derg. 2013;55(4):281-7. 4. Mamuk R, Parlan H, Asif E, Deveci M, Akdeniz E. An assessment of menstrual and genital hygiene behaviours among adolescent females at Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus. Clin Exp Health Sci. 2022;12(1):185-91. 5. Karadeniz H, Öztürk R, Ertem G. Analysis of genital hygiene behaviors of women who applied to women's illnesses and birth policlinic. J Clin Pract Res. 2019;41(4):402-7. 6. Kartal YA, Engin B, Teke B. Genital hygiene behaviors of midwifery students. Int J Caring Sci. 2020;13(3):2029-36. 7. Bilgiç D, Yüksel P, Gülhan H, Şirin F, Uygun H. Üniversitede yurtta kalan kız öğrencilerin genital hijyen davranışları ve sağlık sonuçları. ACU Sağlık Bilimleri Derg. 2019;10(3):478-85. 8. Parlas M, Eryılmaz G. The effects of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model-based educational program on genital hygiene behaviors: A randomized controlled trial. Health Care Women Int. 2024;45(9):984-1002. 9. Boyle J, Mattern CO, Lassiter JW, Ritzler MS. Peer 2 peer: Efficacy of a course-based peer education intervention to increase physical activity among college students. J Am Coll Health. 2011;59(6):519-29. 10. Oğul Z, Şahin NH. The effect of an educational peer-based intervention program on sexual and reproductive health behavior. J Adolesc. 2024;XX:1-13. 11. Demirağ H, Hintistan S, Cin A, Tuncay B. Sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin genital hijyen davranışlarının incelenmesi. Bozok Tıp Derg. 2019;9(1):42-50. 12. Durmuş MK, Zengin N. Kadınların genital hijyen davranışlarının incelenmesi. Sağlı
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Peer Education on Genital Hygiene Behaviors: A Quasi-Experimental Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07464405
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Hygiene / KırklareliU-EBE-SH-01
- Conditions
- Health Behaviour, Hygiene, Peer Mentoring
- Keywords
- Genital hygiene, Peer education, Students
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Seçil HürUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 8 Aug 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study examined whether peer education improves genital hygiene behaviors among female university students studying health sciences. Genital infections are common among young women, and there are limited structured educational programs addressing genital hygiene.
The study included 46 female university students and used a pretest-posttest design. Peer educators were selected from among the students and received structured training before delivering genital hygiene education to their peers. Information was collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire and a validated genital hygiene behaviors scale, both before and after the education program.
After the peer education program, students showed an overall improvement in genital hygiene behaviors, particularly in general hygiene habits. Improvements were more noticeable among students from non-midwifery departments and second-year students. Menstrual hygiene behaviors and awareness of abnormal genital findings did not show significant changes.
These findings suggest that peer education can be an effective and practical approach to improving genital hygiene behaviors among female university students. Peer-led education programs may be integrated into university health promotion activities and reproductive health education.
Detailed description
This study used a quasi-experimental single-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the impact of a peer education intervention on genital hygiene behaviors among female university students in health sciences programs.
Participants were recruited on a voluntary basis. Peer educators were identified using a sociometric selection method and received structured training prior to the intervention. The training program covered topics related to genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and recognition of abnormal genital symptoms. Following the training, peer educators delivered standardized educational sessions to their peers.
Data collection was conducted at two time points: before the peer education intervention (pretest) and after completion of the intervention (posttest). Data were obtained using a sociodemographic information form and a validated genital hygiene behaviors assessment tool. The intervention was designed to improve knowledge, attitudes, and daily hygiene practices related to genital health.
The primary objective was to assess changes in overall genital hygiene behavior scores following the peer education intervention. Secondary objectives included evaluating changes in specific domains of genital hygiene behaviors. The study did not include a control group.
This record describes a completed study and reflects the final data collection and analysis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Effect of Peer Education on Genital Hygiene Behaviors: A Quasi-Experimental Study | Experimental | Other: peer educationParticipants in this single study arm received a peer education intervention focused on genital hygiene and reproductive health. Trained peer educators delivered structured educational sessions covering general genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and awareness of abnormal genital findings. All participants completed assessments before and after the peer education program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Female university students enrolled in the faculty
- Able to read and understand Turkish
- Provided online informed consent
- Completed all study questionnaires and forms
- No active or chronic genitourinary disease at the time of enrollment
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Male students
- Students who did not attend or withdrew from the peer education program
- Students with incomplete or missing data
- Students with an active genitourinary disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| peer educationThis intervention consisted of a structured peer education program on genital hygiene and reproductive health. Peer educators were selected from among the students using a sociometric method and completed a standardized training program prior to the intervention. The training prepared peer educators to deliver accurate and consistent information. Educational sessions focused on general genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and recognition of abnormal genital findings. The intervention was delivered face-to-face by trained peer educators using interactive educational methods. All participants received the same educational content. | Other | Effect of Peer Education on Genital Hygiene Behaviors: A Quasi-Experimental Study |
Primary outcome
Change in total score of the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS)
Time frame: The period from the initial state before intervention to one month after the completion of the peer education program.
Participants completed the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS), a self-reported measurement tool, under the supervision of the research team. The GHBS assesses routine genital hygiene practices, menstrual hygiene, and awareness of abnormal genital findings. Total scores ranged from 23 to 115; higher scores reflect more appropriate and health-promoting genital hygiene behaviors. Measurements were taken at two time points: baseline (pre-intervention) and 1 month after the end of the peer education program.
Change in Genital Hygiene Behaviors
Time frame: From baseline (pretest) to immediately after completion of the peer education program.
Change in total score of the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS) measured before and after the peer education intervention.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Mar 2026.
- Background1. Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (TÜİK). Yıl, yaş grubu ve cinsiyete göre nüfus. 2024. Available from: https://l24.im/w3zj 2. Süt HK. 18-49 yaş arası kadınlarda genital hijyen davranışları ile genital enfeksiyon arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi. Düzce Univ Sağlık Bilim Enst Derg. 2016;6(1):8-13. 3. Dalbudak S, Bilgili N. GATA kadın hastalıkları ve doğum polikliniğine başvuran kadınların genital hijyen davranışları ve bu davranışların vajinal enfeksiyona etkisi. Gülhane Tıp Derg. 2013;55(4):281-7. 4. Mamuk R, Parlan H, Asif E, Deveci M, Akdeniz E. An assessment of menstrual and genital hygiene behaviours among adolescent females at Gazimağusa, Northern Cyprus. Clin Exp Health Sci. 2022;12(1):185-91. 5. Karadeniz H, Öztürk R, Ertem G. Analysis of genital hygiene behaviors of women who applied to women's illnesses and birth policlinic. J Clin Pract Res. 2019;41(4):402-7. 6. Kartal YA, Engin B, Teke B. Genital hygiene behaviors of midwifery students. Int J Caring Sci. 2020;13(3):2029-36. 7. Bilgiç D, Yüksel P, Gülhan H, Şirin F, Uygun H. Üniversitede yurtta kalan kız öğrencilerin genital hijyen davranışları ve sağlık sonuçları. ACU Sağlık Bilimleri Derg. 2019;10(3):478-85. 8. Parlas M, Eryılmaz G. The effects of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model-based educational program on genital hygiene behaviors: A randomized controlled trial. Health Care Women Int. 2024;45(9):984-1002. 9. Boyle J, Mattern CO, Lassiter JW, Ritzler MS. Peer 2 peer: Efficacy of a course-based peer education intervention to increase physical activity among college students. J Am Coll Health. 2011;59(6):519-29. 10. Oğul Z, Şahin NH. The effect of an educational peer-based intervention program on sexual and reproductive health behavior. J Adolesc. 2024;XX:1-13. 11. Demirağ H, Hintistan S, Cin A, Tuncay B. Sağlık hizmetleri meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin genital hijyen davranışlarının incelenmesi. Bozok Tıp Derg. 2019;9(1):42-50. 12. Durmuş MK, Zengin N. Kadınların genital hijyen davranışlarının incelenmesi. Sağlı
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing peer education in people with Health Behaviour and Hygiene, run by Seçil Hür at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in total score of the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS) (time frame: The period from the initial state before intervention to one month after the completion of the peer education program.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07464405, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Mar 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.