This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial aiming to compare the effectiveness of different educational approaches in improving dysmenorrhea self-care and genital hygiene behaviors among adolescent girls. Participants will be allocated into three groups: an artificial intelligence-supported mobile education group, a face-to-face education group, and a brochure-based control group. The intervention process will be conducted using a pretest-posttest design, with assessments performed at baseline, 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 weeks after baseline. In the artificial intelligence-supported mobile education group, participants will receive individualized and interactive content, while the same content will be delivered directly by the researcher in the face-to-face education group, and written informational materials will be provided to the control group. Valid and reliable instruments assessing dysmenorrhea self-care behaviors and genital hygiene practices will be used for data collection. The findings are expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of digital health interventions in adolescent health and contribute to the development of nursing practices and health education programs.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 17 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being aged 14-17 years
* Having experienced menarche (having an active menstrual cycle)
* Having experienced dysmenorrhea at least once within the past six months
* Being a high school student and having the cognitive ability to understand the educational materials
* Having access to a smartphone and the internet (mandatory for the AI group; preferred for comparability across groups)
* Willingness to participate in the study voluntarily
* Provision of parental/legal guardian consent due to being under 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a diagnosed chronic gynecological condition (e.g., endometriosis)
* Regular use of medications that may affect the menstrual cycle
* Having previously received structured menstrual health education (to minimize confounding effects)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Dysmenorrhea Self-Care Behavior Scale Total Score
Timeframe: At baseline, 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 weeks after baseline
2
Genital Hygiene Behavior Scale Total Score
Timeframe: At baseline, 4 weeks after baseline, and 8 weeks after baseline