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.
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Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Questionnaire
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment at study enrollment)
Genital Hygiene Behaviour Scale
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment at study enrollment)
Toilet Behaviors - Women's Elimination Behaviors Scale
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment at study enrollment)
Body Awareness Questionnare
Timeframe: Baseline (Single assessment at study enrollment)
AYŞE K ÖZDEN ERGUN, PT, MSc Candidate