Educational Kit Research Articles

Synthetic biology education and pedagogy: a review of evolving practices in a growing discipline

Synthetic biology is a growing field with an increasing number of successful applications. Yet, synthetic biology (SynBio) education initiatives are underreported and disconnected from each other. In this review we survey the literature on SynBio education and stratify this body of work into three categories: classroom activities, course designs, and program-level curricula-planning. For each category, we discuss the methods used to assess students’ experiences and achievement of learning objectives. Throughout, we identify trends and opportunities for further development in SynBio education. We determined that the design of low-cost education kits is a growing opportunity to support student learning at the level of classroom activities. In support of that work, we present a mapping of published education kits onto Bloom’s taxonomy, taking into account increasing accumulation of knowledge through continued experience. We further found that project-based learning is used widely and has proven effective in course designs. To facilitate such activities, we provide a high-level guide for the conversion of a didactic course into a project-based learning course. Further, we note that, currently, programs are delivered primarily at the graduate level, taking inspiration from traditional degree programs while incorporating interdisciplinary training. Finally, we find that design-based research may provide an effective framework for an iterative, mixed-method study design. To support such efforts, we provide a schematic overview of design-based research and its application to a learning progression for interdisciplinary skills. We conclude with a discussion of specific learning concepts that may be useful to SynBio educators and education researchers.

Fostering fisheries futures: the promise of localized stewardship education in Nunatsiavut

Nunatsiavut is a self-governing Inuit territory in northern coastal Labrador, where cultural knowledge and social values are incorporated into co-managed subsistence and commercial fisheries. Snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio), known as Putjotik in Inuttitut (the Nunatsiavut dialect of Inuktitut), is a co-managed fishery through the Torngat Joint Fisheries Board (TJFB) and plays a crucial role in sustaining the community of Makkovik. Arctic Char (IKaluk) is also harvested in co-managed subsistence and commercial fisheries, and is a staple in local economies and culture. In 2022, the TJFB partnered with Inuit educators to foster youth stewardship in a project called Paigitsiaguk. The Paigitsiaguk project bridges Inuit and scientific knowledge to nurture cultural values and environmental stewardship through providing place and land-based resources to educators. The project team created a comprehensive database of curriculum outcomes required by the Newfoundland and Labrador school system, and then designed culturally relevant learning activities that presented Inuit knowledge with science and social studies for students in Nunatsiavut. These resources include learning activities that are organized into education kits: one of which is centered on Putjotik and another on IKaluk. The Putjotik kit has 23 activities tailored to meet grade-specific learning outcomes, while the IKaluk kit provides 12 place-based learning activities appropriate for multiple grade levels. By providing localized and culturally relevant education resources to teachers that revolve around stewarding local fish species and their ecosystems, youth are connecting to their communities and to the coastal environment. Educational resources and learning activities reflect Inuit and scientific knowledge systems, and position teachers as facilitators to encourage students to learn from the land and Elders, knowledge holders, fishers, scientists, and managers. This paper reflects the promising futures that this work can contribute to; from facilitating intergenerational knowledge transmission from knowledge holders to youth, to encouraging self-determined stewardship activities that encourage care for the ocean and its fisheries.

TWINKLE: An open-source two-photon microscope for teaching and research.

Many laboratories use two-photon microscopy through commercial suppliers, or homemade designs of considerable complexity. The integrated nature of these systems complicates customization, troubleshooting as well as grasping the principles of two-photon microscopy. Here, we present "Twinkle": a microscope for Two-photon Imaging in Neuroscience, and Kit for Learning and Education. It is a fully open, high-performance and cost-effective research and teaching microscope without any custom parts beyond what can be fabricated in a university machine shop. The instrument features a large field of view, using a modern objective with a long working distance and large back aperture to maximize the fluorescence signal. We document our experiences using this system as a teaching tool in several two week long workshops, exemplify scientific use cases, and conclude with a broader note on the place of our work in the growing space of open-source scientific instrumentation.

The Impact of an Educational Kit Based on a Virtual Laboratory in Chemistry for First-Year Middle School Students and Their Astute Thinking

The present study investigates the influence of a virtual laboratory-based learning kit on the development of clever thinking skills among middle school students engaged in chemistry education. This research responds to the increasing demand for effective and engaging pedagogical approaches within the realm of science education. The study formulates a null hypothesis asserting that there is no statistically significant difference, at the 0.05 significance level, between the average scores of students in the experimental group utilizing the virtual laboratory-based learning kit and those in the control group receiving instruction through traditional methods. An experimental design with partial control was employed, featuring an experimental group comprising 34 students and a control group consisting of 32 students from Qadisiyah Middle School for Boys. Participants were randomly selected to create an unbiased sample of 66 students. The groups were equated based on key variables, such as age, grade 6 grade point average (GPA), and prior knowledge of the subject matter. To facilitate effective learning, twenty-four daily teaching plans were meticulously constructed: the experimental group’s plans were aligned with the virtual laboratory-based educational kit, while the control group adhered to conventional instructional techniques. Subsequent statistical analysis was performed using SPSS to assess the outcomes of the two independent samples with unequal sizes. The findings revealed a significant enhancement in clever thinking skills among students in the experimental group who engaged with the virtual laboratory-based educational kit, in comparison to their counterparts in the control group. In conclusion, the results of this study indicate notable advantages associated with the incorporation of a virtual laboratory-based educational kit into chemistry instruction to foster the development of clever thinking skills among students. This research advocates for the integration of virtual laboratories into pedagogical practices and encourages further investigation across various educational levels and subjects to ascertain their broader implications for learning outcomes.

A frugal CRISPR kit for equitable and accessible education in gene editing and synthetic biology

Equitable and accessible education in life sciences, bioengineering, and synthetic biology is crucial for training the next generation of scientists, fostering transparency in public decision-making, and ensuring biotechnology can benefit a wide-ranging population. As a groundbreaking technology for genome engineering, CRISPR has transformed research and therapeutics. However, hands-on exposure to this technology in educational settings remains limited due to the extensive resources required for CRISPR experiments. Here, we develop CRISPRkit, an affordable kit designed for gene editing and regulation in high school education. CRISPRkit eliminates the need for specialized equipment, prioritizes biosafety, and utilizes cost-effective reagents. By integrating CRISPRi gene regulation, colorful chromoproteins, cell-free transcription-translation systems, smartphone-based quantification, and an in-house automated algorithm (CRISPectra), our kit offers an inexpensive (~$2) and user-friendly approach to performing and analyzing CRISPR experiments, without the need for a traditional laboratory setup. Experiments conducted by high school students in classroom settings highlight the kit’s utility for reliable CRISPRkit experiments. Furthermore, CRISPRkit provides a modular and expandable platform for genome engineering, and we demonstrate its applications for controlling fluorescent proteins and metabolic pathways such as melanin production. We envision CRISPRkit will facilitate biotechnology education for communities of diverse socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds.

Cell-Free Translation Quantification via a Fluorescent Minihelix.

Cell-free gene expression systems are used in numerous applications, including medicine making, diagnostics, and educational kits. Accurate quantification of nonfluorescent proteins in these systems remains a challenge. To address this challenge, we report the adaptation and use of an optimized tetra-cysteine minihelix both as a fusion protein and as a standalone reporter with the FlAsH dye. The fluorescent reporter helix is short enough to be encoded on a primer pair to tag any protein of interest via PCR. Both the tagged protein and the standalone reporter can be detected quantitatively in real time or at the end of cell-free expression reactions with standard 96/384-well plate readers, an RT-qPCR system, or gel electrophoresis without the need for staining. The fluorescent signal is stable and correlates linearly with the protein concentration, enabling product quantification. We modified the reporter to study cell-free expression dynamics and engineered ribosome activity. We anticipate that the fluorescent minihelix reporter will facilitate efforts in engineering in vitro transcription and translation systems.

SP-SAT: DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATIONAL SATELLITE

n Bolivia, as in several other Latin American nations, there is a growing trend of burgeoning space projects and a rising interest among young students in the aerospace domain. Consequently, there arises an imperative to cultivate a new generation of space professionals. However, the exorbitant costs associated with the equipment utilized in these projects render them inaccessible to a vast majority of inter- ested students, including CubeSat kits, educational satellites, satellite kits, among others. Consequently, alternatives like educational sat- ellites have emerged to simulate the satellite design, construction, testing, launch, and operation processes on a scale conducive to student involvement. The primary challenge faced by students lies in integrating the essential subsystems of a satellite, encompassing power supply, sensors, and communication systems, within the confines of limited space. Considering this, the design and construction of an educational satellite with its respective signal reception equipment was developed. The equipment designed and manufactured is a low-cost one so that universities and educational centers could acquire it. This equipment educational kit is called SP-SAT (Space Program — educational satellite kit). This real satellite simulator offers a wide variety of educational activities. The kit’s equipment is distributed in two systems: 1) Space Segment, which consists of an Onboard Computer (OBC), Electrical Power System (EPS), Communications System (COMM), Experiment Plate (PYL), Complete PLA plastic structure (3D printed), rods, bolts, and nuts. 2) Ground segment: This segment includes all the equipment that is part of the ground station, which will receive data from the satellite.

Pain Management in Pediatric Patients: Evidence-Based Practices and Future Directions for Pediatric Surgical Nurses

This article provides an overview of managing pain in the pediatric population for the surgical nurse. Proper assessment of pediatric pain, newborn to age 18, is reviewed, including appropriate pain scales and self-report of pain. Pain management, including pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches, is stated. Innovative practices such as virtual reality and educational tool kits for families are reviewed. Special considerations in the pediatric population, including undertreatment of pain in infants, preprocedural pain treatment, and postoperative pain, are included. The importance of educating, aligning expectations, and communicating among the healthcare team, patients, and families is discussed.

Development of an Educational Kit Using CAD Software for Simple Machine Learning

Traditional simple machine topic is frequently theoretical and does not provide enough hands-on practise. Students may as a result fail to comprehend the fundamentals of simple machines and their applications. This research presents an innovative educational kit for simple machine learning. Students can utilize this kit to understand the fundamental concepts behind simple machines like levers, gears, and pulleys. This study investigates the creation of a simple machine kit using CAD software as a teaching tool for fundamental mechanics. A survey study is employed as part of this technique in order to ascertain audience needs and expectations. Beginning with idea generation and followed by rigorous evaluation, the process of developing the kit focuses on aligning pedagogical viability, marketability, and profitability. The selected concept is then transformed into a detailed technical drawing specifying dimensions, components, and assembly instructions, ensuring coherence between educational goals and machine learning integration. Iterative prototyping and testing further refine the kit's design, ensuring seamless interaction between machine learning elements and LEGO-based components. This approach culminates in an innovative educational kit that effectively imparts foundational machine learning principles through an engaging platform. The simple machine kit made through this research can then be utilized as an educational tool in primary, secondary, or higher education environments to facilitate students' grasp of basic mechanics. Students learning product design may find this novel approach both enjoyable and useful in their studies.

Culturally Competent Education and Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling Achieves Healthy People 2030 Cervical Screening Target Among Low-Income Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Women.

Disparities in cervical cancer screening, incidence, and mortality exist in the United States. Cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates in Texas are 20% and 32% higher, respectively, than national averages. Within Texas, these rates are significantly higher among non-Hispanic (NH) Black and Hispanic women. Cervical cancer screening uptake is lower among NH Black and Hispanic women (72.9% and 75.9%, respectively) compared with White women (85.5%) in Texas. During March-August 2023, we conducted a pilot study that offered culturally competent education and human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits to women in two public housing projects in Houston, TX, that have predominantly NH Black or Hispanic residents. Among those eligible for cervical cancer screening, 35% (n = 24) of the NH Black and 34% (n = 16) of the Hispanic women were found to be underscreened per the US Preventive Services Task Force Guideline. We recruited 40 (24 NH Black and 16 Hispanic) eligible women for our study. The study was approved by the MD Anderson institutional review board and registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04614155-March 11, 2020). Seventy-five percent of the NH Black and 87% of the Hispanic participants completed the HPV self-sampling procedures per protocol. Samples of 17% NH Black and 12% Hispanic participants showed a performance error. Overall, cervical cancer screening uptake improved from 65% to 91% among NH Black and from 66% to 96% among Hispanic participants. Culturally competent education and HPV self-sampling resulted in remarkable improvement in cervical cancer screening uptake among underscreened NH Black and Hispanic women residents of Houston public housing projects. Implementing this strategy could significantly reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality among similar populations in the United States and globally.

Implementation of Early Childhood Education Kits in Higher Education Student Learning: Ex-post Facto Study of Open University Students

The ECE kit is practical and has benefits in the lecture process for The Open University ECE Bachelor's study program, which aims to produce professional ECE teachers who can work globally. This research aims to see the results of implementing the ECE kit 2023 from the perspective of students as ECE kit users. This research is an ex-post facto research with 890 student participants who completed the ECE kit implementation questionnaire. The results of the research show that the use of the ECE kit can liven up the learning atmosphere in the classroom. The use of ECE kits as effective media in student teaching practice classes has an impact on learning outcomes. Most students who use ECE kits (52.4%) strongly agree that it is easier for students in their class to understand learning themes if they use ECE kits. Also, 60.1% of students strongly agreed that using ECE kits made students more enthusiastic—teaching practice students. Students in teaching student classes are motivated and enthusiastic about participating in learning with the APE in the ECE kit. Keywords: early childhood education, learning kits, higher education students, open university

Development of STEM-Based Learning Media FDS (Fire Detector System) Integrated with Blynk IoT to Improve Students' Creativity on Temperature Material

The Society 5.0 era emphasizes the use of technology and innovation to address social challenges, such as the utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Creative thinking plays a vital role in generating new ideas and approaches to problem-solving. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-based education can help individuals develop creative thinking skills by engaging in problem-solving and creating innovative solutions. This study aims to enhance the creative thinking abilities of junior high school students on the topic of temperature through the development of STEM-based instructional media. This is achieved by creating the fire detector system (FDS) educational kit and testing its validity and practicality in the learning process. The study model used in this study is the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. The ADDIE model consists of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research instruments utilized include structured questionnaires for expert validation and application testing. The participants involved in this study include several seventh-grade students and one science teacher from a junior high school. The collected data is then analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive data analysis techniques. By utilizing the FDS educational kit, it is hoped that it can effectively foster creative thinking skills among junior high school students.

Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills through The Development of Educational Kit Based on Problem Based Learning on Conservation Material

Critical thinking skills (CTS) are essential preparations for addressing challenges in the 21st century era. The use of traditional lecture learning models and less innovative media leads to student passivity and negatively impacts critical thinking levels. This study aims to develop a valid, practical, and effective educational Kit based on problem based learning (PBL) on conservation to enhance CTS. The research model employed is analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate. Data collection techniques included literature surveys, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. Qualitative data were acquired from interviews, comments form validators, as well as practical comments and suggestions from teachers and students. These were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. Additionally, quantitative data from content and media expert testing results, practicality assessments by teachers and students, as well as pretest and posttest scores, were analyzed using SPSS and percentage analysis techniques. The media validation yielded a result of 93.54%, and material validation achieved 94.78%, both falling within the “very valid” category. In the practical aspect involving teachers and students, the results reached 93.76%, demonstrating a high level of practicality in the applied learning criteria. The pretest and posttest results of the students revealed a discernible difference. The N-gain test, gauging the difference between the two, indicated a moderate improvement. The highest increase was observed in the inference indicator with a score of 0.67, while the self-regulation indicator showed the lowest improvement at 0.34. In conclusion, the educational Kit based on PBL was found to be valid, practical, and effective in enhancing CTS

Abstract 2159: Testing of an educational tool kit for the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialists, COGENES, Training Program

Abstract Introduction: There is a lack of culturally sensitive materials to educate the Hispanic/Latino/a/x (H/L) community on colorectal cancer (CRC), which is the second and third leading cause of cancer deaths among H/L men and women in the United States, respectively. For these reasons, an Educational Tool Kit was created for the Community Genetic Navigation Specialists (CoGENEs) program at the Center for Optimizing Engagement of Hispanic Colorectal Cancer Patients in Cancer Genomic Characterization Studies (COPECC) at the University of Southern California (USC). CoGENES is a train the trainer program geared towards the development of a local workforce of trained community engagement specialists, promotores de salud (community health workers) that will act as liaison agents to increase knowledge and create community awareness on genetic research, clinical genetic testing, counseling, biospecimen donation and participation in clinical trials for H/Ls CRC patients, and community at large. Methods: The Tool Kit consisted of a newly developed educational handbook focused on CRC prevention, genetics, counseling, tumor testing, and patient navigation, as well as existing materials with resources for CRC and counseling. To test the handbook, five focus groups in Spanish/English were conducted with 44 participants, recruited via community agencies/clinics serving Los Angeles. Optimization probes focused on readability, knowledge, acceptability, barriers, and recommended changes. Content analysis was conducted with focus group transcripts to inform how to optimize the handbook. A Materials Review Optimization Scorecard was developed to evaluate materials on content, literacy, graphics, layout and typography, learning, stimulation and motivation, and cultural and language appropriateness. Fifteen pieces in the handbook were each rated by three community health workers. A final suitability score was calculated for each piece. Results: Overall, the materials were well received, and participants understood the overall main message of the materials. Feedback included refining terminology, providing additional headings and subtitles, and clarifying images to optimize the illustration of mutations. Final suitability scores from community health educators ranged from 80 to 99% for all materials, translating into “superior materials.” Conclusion: Overall materials were well received, and they were rated as “superior materials.” Participants’ feedback from CoGENES is shared with the Engagement Optimization Unit (EOU) and Patient Engagement Unit (PEU) to optimize ongoing education and research at COPECC. The MR-OS tool will be shared with other PEU’s at other center’s to encourage it use when developing educational materials. Citation Format: Yaneth L. Rodriguez, Janet Rodriguez, Charité Ricker, Julie Culver, Daisy Hernandez, Natalia Guierrez, Yvonne Cardona, Rosa Barahona, Bianca Rosales, Mariana Stern, Lourdes A. Baezconde-Garbanati. Testing of an educational tool kit for the Community Genetic Navigation Engagement Specialists, COGENES, Training Program [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024; Part 1 (Regular Abstracts); 2024 Apr 5-10; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2024;84(6_Suppl):Abstract nr 2159.

Development and validation of the information-motivation-behavioural skills model-based human immunodeficiency virus education kit for adolescents in Malaysia

The growing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) incidences and insufficient HIV knowledge among Malaysian late adolescents necessitate immediate attention to HIV prevention via education. This study aims to develop and validate an Information-Motivation-Behavioural skills (IMB) model-based education kit for adolescents, PREM-Kit, to educate on HIV prevention among Malaysian late adolescents. Utilizing the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation model, we conducted the study in three phases: needs assessment, development of PREM-Kit, and validation of PREM-Kit by applying the IMB model to map the PREM-Kit’s contents. PREM-Kit, developed in Malay language, consisted of an infographic flip chart and videos. Five multi-disciplinary experts validated the PREM-Kit using the content validity index (CVI), and 13 end-users validated the PREM-Kit using the Malay version of the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Printable and Audiovisual Materials. The infographic flip chart comprised three modules covering 15 topics, and an animated video accompanied each module. PREM-Kit achieved CVI scores of 1.0 and median scores of over 80% for understandability and actionability. Overall, the newly developed IMB model-based HIV education kit has good content validity, is simple to comprehend and apply, and is ready for testing its effectiveness in improving adolescents’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices for HIV prevention.

Learning-by-Doing: Design and Implementation of a Solar Array Simulator With a SYNDEM Smart Grid Research and Educational Kit

Learning-by-Doing: Design and Implementation of a Solar Array Simulator With a SYNDEM Smart Grid Research and Educational Kit

National Project "Gymnastics game", a Playful-physical-emotional Pathway in Kindergarten and Primary School

International bodies recommend the daily practice of physical activity from developmental age, emphasizing the priority of enhancing levels of motor-sport activity (Who, 2015; 2020). In this sense, physical and sports education in the school setting represents an educational opportunity to increase awareness of the importance of Health Enhancing Physical Activity. The aim of this contribution is to present the national project "Gymnastics Game" promoted by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) and The Italian Gymnastics Federation with the purposes of: facilitating a lifestyle-oriented healthy, cognitive and relational approach from kindergarten onward; preventing deviant behaviour; and developing both useful problem-solving skills facing with a creative approach and adaptable and transferable skills to everyday life. The pilot project, implemented in all regions of Italy's national territory, involved No. 40 schools, a total of 222 classes, 4500 pupils attending sections 3-4-5 years of kindergarten and the first and second classes of primary school (6-7 years old), with an additional 285 classes that only received the educational kit without being able to participate in the pilot project. The initiative involved the active participation of curricular and support teachers of the affected classes, 40 FGI specialists and families. The pathways guidelines have started a nationwide comparison aimed at developing research and educational-methodological innovation in physical and sport science, improving over the years, participation in motor and sports activities and opposing the early abandonment.

Teaching the Teacher: Implementing a Tool kit to Standardize Effective Preceptorship of Prelicensure Nursing Students.

Faculty can support successful preceptor-led clinical experiences by providing registered nurses with educational resources to guide them in the preceptor role. To upgrade our institution's educational resources using an online platform that enables just-in-time access. This was a quality improvement project to create and implement an educational resource tool kit for prelicensure nursing preceptors. Half of our preceptors (n = 46, 52%) had no formal preceptor education. The preceptors used all the resources and were satisfied with the tool kit's content and ease of use. Implementing the tool kit was feasible. Further development includes ( a ) adding content regarding diverse students and trauma-informed nursing care, ( b ) incorporating interactive educational materials, ( c ) exploring avenues to reduce cognitive load, ( d ) creating a prelicensure preceptor preparation course, and ( e ) considering avenues for providing open access for nursing faculty of prelicensure programs.

Nunavik Sentinels: documenting northern insect biodiversity and supporting Indigenous youth leadership through participatory research and education

Abstract There is strong evidence that a biodiversity crisis is underway, fuelled by pollution, climate change, and invasive species. These impacts are especially important in northern Canadian regions. However, insect and other arthropod monitoring in Northern Canada urgently needed for land preservation is lacking. This paper presents the Nunavik Sentinels, a community-based participatory research programme (see definition, Table 1), that is aiming to fill those knowledge gaps while promoting collaboration among all stakeholders (organisations and members of northern communities, and scientists). Nunavik Sentinels is a unique insect-monitoring programme facilitated by the Montréal Insectarium – Espace pour la vie (Montréal, Québec, Canada), making entomology accessible to Indigenous youth by providing them with tools to lead expeditions in unexplored habitats and involving them in data collection. We present how this programme came to existence and its four-pillar framework (i.e., training land camp, summer employment, educational kit, and research). We touch upon how the programme is continually evolving. Finally, we demonstrate the benefits of the programme and how it will help better define the actions to be taken to prepare for future changes in northern biodiversity.

Promoting Health and Well-being of Institutionalized Destitute Females: A Study from Thar Region of India

Abstract Context/Background: Destitute females are largely neglected by society and lead a miserable life, subject to mental and physical abuse. The study was planned to assess the basic health needs of females living in a destitute home and develop a model information, education, and communication (IEC) tool kit package for the specific needs to facilitate better mental and physical well-being. Aims/Objectives: This study aims to develop a model IEC toolkit package for specific health needs of females living in destitute homes. Methodology: A multiphasic mixed-methods study was conducted at the destitute home of Jodhpur. Females living in the facility were interviewed to assess their basic health needs and an IEC model toolkit was prepared for health promotion. The toolkit was implemented and feedback was taken to refine the final model toolkit. Results: All 31 females were included in the study after due consent. The mean age was 31 years (standard deviation = 7.6) and majority (10; 32.3%) were literate with no formal education. Through interviews, priority health needs were derived as mental health, menstrual hygiene, and general hygiene. Interventions designed were yoga, recreation, laughter club and anger coping skills for mental health, visual aids, role plays, and posters for menstrual and general hygiene. The final model was designed specifically for literacy levels using feedback from stakeholders. Conclusions: The developed model was received with enthusiasm by participants and implementers. It was deemed to lessen their burden in a long run, ensuring sustainability. Such model is easily implementable and could be replicated by other destitute homes for health promotion amongst destitute females.