Preventive Care in Nursing and Midwifery Journal
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Hür S, Karaman S, Hacıoğlu Ö, Şolt Kırca A. Effect of Peer Education on Genital Hygiene Behaviors Among Health Sciences Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Prev Care Nurs Midwifery J 2026; 16 (3) :3-12
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Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kırklareli University, Kırklareli, Türkiye , secilhur@klu.edu.tr
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Background: Given the high prevalence of genital infections and the need to strengthen educational approaches that improve preventive health behaviors, effective and sustainable educational strategies are essential in public health.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of peer education on genital hygiene behaviors among health sciences students.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study with a single-group pretest–posttest design was conducted online among 46 female students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kırklareli University during the 2022–2023 academic year. Participants received a 40-minute, single-session peer education program, and posttest assessments were completed one month later. Data were collected using the Entry Information Form and the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS). Descriptive statistics, paired-samples t tests, and subgroup analyses based on sociodemographic characteristics were performed. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results: The mean (SD) total GHBS score increased significantly after peer education, from 95.93 (8.72) to 100.39 (8.19) (p = 0.019; Cohen's d = 0.36). The General Hygiene Habits subscale also improved significantly (p = 0.002). Greater increases in total GHBS scores were observed among students from other health departments and second-year students, whereas no statistically significant changes were found in the other subscales.
Conclusion: Preliminary findings suggest that peer-led interventions may be feasible and beneficial. However, larger controlled studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of peer education on genital hygiene behaviors among health sciences students.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study with a single-group pretest–posttest design was conducted online among 46 female students enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kırklareli University during the 2022–2023 academic year. Participants received a 40-minute, single-session peer education program, and posttest assessments were completed one month later. Data were collected using the Entry Information Form and the Genital Hygiene Behaviors Scale (GHBS). Descriptive statistics, paired-samples t tests, and subgroup analyses based on sociodemographic characteristics were performed. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results: The mean (SD) total GHBS score increased significantly after peer education, from 95.93 (8.72) to 100.39 (8.19) (p = 0.019; Cohen's d = 0.36). The General Hygiene Habits subscale also improved significantly (p = 0.002). Greater increases in total GHBS scores were observed among students from other health departments and second-year students, whereas no statistically significant changes were found in the other subscales.
Conclusion: Preliminary findings suggest that peer-led interventions may be feasible and beneficial. However, larger controlled studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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