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Genital Hygiene, Toilet Behaviors, and LUTS in Normal Weight and Obese Women

NCT07383987 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 216

Last updated 2026-05-22

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Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare genital hygiene habits, toilet behaviors, body awareness levels, and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women aged 18-45 years, categorized by Body Mass Index (BMI) as normal weight (BMI = 18.5-24.9 kg/m²) and overweight/obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²). The study seeks to improve social participation and quality of life by increasing awareness regarding obesity, genital hygiene, and urogenital health.

H1: There is a significant difference in lower urinary tract symptoms between BMI groups.

H2: There is a significant difference in genital hygiene behaviors between BMI groups.

H3: There is a significant difference in toilet behaviors between BMI groups. H4: There is a significant difference in body awareness levels between BMI groups.

H5: There is a significant relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and genital hygiene behavior.

H6: There is a significant relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and toilet behavior.

H7: There is a significant relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms and body awareness.

H8: There is a significant relationship between genital hygiene behavior and body awareness.

H9: There is a significant relationship between toilet behavior and body awareness.

Conditions

  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
  • Genital Hygiene
  • Obesity
  • Toilet Training
  • Body Awareness
  • Overweight

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gulhane School of Medicine

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Özge ÖZKUTLU · Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-01
Primary Completion
2026-03-15
Completion
2026-03-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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