Effect of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Be My Eyes App on Menstrual Cramps Knowledge and Practices among Visually Impaired Female Adolescents

Mohamed Hassan Eltelt, Rasha; Mahmoud AbdElmenim Sayed, Fathia; Abd Elhaleem Ebraheem Elagamy, Mona; ELbastawesy, Sahar; Abd El-Rahim Ali, Zainab

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2025.453593

Effect of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Be My Eyes App on Menstrual Cramps Knowledge and Practices among Visually Impaired Female Adolescents

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ 1. Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafr Elsheikh University

² 2. Lecturer of maternity Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University

³ 3. Assistant Professor of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University

⁴ 4. Assistant Professor Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt

⁵ 5. Lecturer of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt

10.21608/ejhc.2025.453593

Abstract

Background: Artificial intelligence offers visually impaired adolescent females a more inclusive and effective approach to learning about menstrual cramps, enabling them to recognize and manage these cramps. Menstrual cramps are among the most common issues faced by adolescents, significantly affecting the quality of life for females. Aim: This study aimed to determine the determine the impact of the artificial intelligence-powered Be My Eyes app on menstrual cramps knowledge and practices among visually impaired female adolescents. Design: A quasi-experimental design (pre/post-test) was employed. Setting: The research was carried out at Al Noor School for visually impaired students located in Sohag City. Sample: A convenient sample of 100 visually impaired female adolescents was selected. Tools: The study utilized three instruments: a structured interviewing questionnaire, that consists of two parts; part (1) visually impaired female adolescents' personal data; part (2) visually impaired female adolescents' menstrual history; a knowledge assessment tool concerning menstrual cramps using the Be My Eyes app, and an observational checklist to evaluate the practices of visually impaired female adolescents concerning menstrual cramps using the Be My Eyes app. Results: The results indicated a highly statistically significant difference in the total knowledge and practice scores regarding menstrual cramps among visually impaired females pre and post utilizing the Be My Eyes application. The total knowledge and practice of adolescent females showed improvement in the post-test compared to the pre-test. Conclusion: Visually impaired female adolescents experienced enhancements in their knowledge and practice menstrual cramps management due to the use of AI. Recommendations: Integrating Be My Eyes with reliable menstrual health resources could further enhance its impact on menstrual cramps knowledge and practice among visually impaired female adolescents.

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