Predisposing Factors of Vaginal Discharge in Pregnant Women in the Coastal Area of Bengkulu City

Sinta Oktalia Agni; Kurnia Dewiani; Riana Versita; Novianti; Linda Yulyani

doi:10.56741/jphs.v3i01.471

Authors

Sinta Oktalia Agni Universitas Bengkulu
Kurnia Dewiani
kdewiani@unib.ac.id
Universitas Bengkulu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1338-9508
Riana Versita Universitas Bengkulu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9705-4069
Novianti Universitas Bengkulu https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9118-958X
Linda Yulyani Universitas Bengkulu https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6921-753X

Keywords:

Bengkulu, Predisposing, Pregnant Women, Vaginal Discharge

Abstract

Pregnancy, a natural process, entails physiological discomfort, such as vaginal discharge. This discharge is categorized as normal (physiological) or abnormal (pathological). Normal discharge is colorless, odorless, and not excessive, while abnormal discharge is cloudy, thick, and may have unpleasant odors and itchiness. This study in the coastal area of Bengkulu City aims to identify characteristics of pregnant women and explore predisposing factors for vaginal discharge. Utilizing a quantitative survey method with 107 purposively sampled pregnant women, the study focused on independent variables like Knowledge and Personal Hygiene, with vaginal discharge as the dependent variable. The results indicate that over half of the respondents (57%) demonstrated good knowledge, 52.3% exhibited good personal hygiene behavior, and 61% experienced physiological vaginal discharge. In conclusion, knowledge and personal hygiene emerge as critical factors influencing vaginal discharge in pregnant women.

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Author Biographies

Sinta Oktalia Agni, Universitas Bengkulu

is a dedicated Diploma Midwifery (D3) Study Program student, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Bengkulu, Jalan Indra Giri No 4 Padang Harapan, Bengkulu, Indonesia. (email: sintaoktaliaagni@gmail.com).

Kurnia Dewiani, Universitas Bengkulu

is a researcher and lecturer of the Midwifery Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Bengkulu, Jalan Indragiri No 4, Padang Harapan, Bengkulu 38225, Indonesia. (email: kdewiani@unib.ac.id).

Riana Versita, Universitas Bengkulu

is a researcher and lecturer in the Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Bengkulu, Jalan Indragiri No 4, Padang Harapan, Bengkulu 38225, Indonesia. (email: riana.versita@unib.ac.id).

Novianti, Universitas Bengkulu

is a researcher and lecturer of the Midwifery Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Bengkulu, Jalan Indragiri No 4, Padang Harapan, Bengkulu 38225, Indonesia. (email: novianti@unib.ac.id).

Linda Yulyani, Universitas Bengkulu

is a researcher and lecturer of the Midwifery Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Bengkulu, Jalan Indragiri No 4, Padang Harapan, Bengkulu 38225, Indonesia. (email: linda.yulyani13@gmail.com).

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