Exploring User Needs and Design Requirements for Muslim Women Menstrual Track Mobile Apps

Farhana binti Abdullah Asuhaimi; Nurshazwani binti Shukor; Helyawati  binti Baharuddin; Siti Rohaida binti Alimin

doi:10.53840/myjict10-2-227

Authors

Farhana binti Abdullah Asuhaimi Universiti Islam Selangor
Nurshazwani binti Shukor Universiti Islam Selangor
Helyawati binti Baharuddin Universiti Islam Selangor
Siti Rohaida binti Alimin Universiti Islam Selangor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53840/myjict10-2-227

Keywords:

menstrual cycle tracking, Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Mobile Health Application, Technology Acceptance

Abstract

This study investigates the requirements for the design and development of a mobile application purposely to support Muslim women in managing menstrual cycles and ritual purity in alignment with Islamic rulings. Specifically, the research seeks to (i) profile the demographic characteristics and technology usage patterns of Muslim women, (ii) explore their current practices and challenges in menstrual and purity management, (iii) analyse needs, expectations, and trust factors influencing the acceptance of mobile applications, and (iv) identify essential design considerations for a technology-enhanced solution. A survey method was employed to gather data from respondents using structured questionnaires with Likert-scale items. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to examine usage patterns and key requirements. The findings reveal that while Muslim women actively utilize digital tools for health tracking, there remains a gap in applications that integrate both physiological monitoring and Islamic jurisprudential guidance. Trustworthiness, accuracy, and religious compliance emerged as critical factors influencing acceptance. The study highlights the necessity of incorporating cultural and religious features into the design of mobile health solutions. The proposed Taharah Track framework contributes to the field of technology-enhanced health applications by bridging health management with faith-based practices, offering relevant approach to supporting Muslim women’s daily lives.

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