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

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.

NCT Number	NCT07383987
Lead Sponsor	Gulhane School of Medicine
Conditions	Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), Genital Hygiene, Obesity, Toilet Training, Body Awareness, Overweight
Enrollment	216 participants
Start Date	2025-12-01
Primary Completion	2026-03-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-22