Evaluating the Acceptability and Social Validity of a Caregiver-Led Technology-Based Menstrual Hygiene Management Intervention for Youth on the Autism Spectrum.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a critical area of daily living skills for neurodiverse menstruators in which few evidence-based interventions exist. This study evaluated the acceptability and social validity of a caregiver-mediated intervention for youth on the autism spectrum utilizing behavior skills training, animated video modeling, task analysis, and telehealth services to improve changing a menstrual pad.

Methods

The consultant recruited three youth and caregiver dyads to test the intervention and collect acceptability and social validity assessments. Materials varied based on the phase of the study; however, a typical trial required data collection sheets, youth's underwear, a menstrual pad, and, during intervention, the video model and hardware tech

SUBMITTER: Lundy KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9156825 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature