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Data collection instruments included a structured interview questionnaire and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ). Results: Most participants were middle-aged (41\u201350 years), married, and had higher education. At baseline, 61.2% of participants reported mild symptoms, 24.8% moderate, and 11.6% were asymptomatic. Following the educational program, symptom severity was significantly improved (p = 0.007). The proportion of asymptomatic participants increased from 11.6% to 20.4%, while those with moderate symptoms decreased from 24.8% to 6.4%. Functional status also improved significantly, with the percentage of participants reporting no difficulty increasing from 17.6% to 30% (p = 0.008). We found a significant reduction in symptom severity scores (p = 0.05) and functional impairment (p = 0.008). Conclusions: The educational program effectively reduced CTS symptoms and improved hand function, demonstrating its potential as a preventive and therapeutic intervention for women at high risk of CTS. 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