CORRELATION BETWEEN GENITAL CARE BEHAVIOR AND THE INCIDENCE OF VAGINAL DISCHARGE (FLUOR ALBUS) IN FEMALE STUDENTS AT HIGH SCHOOL ONE MANDIRANCAN KUNINGAN REGENCY

Leukorrhea is a clinical disorder that is often complained about by all women.
Leukorrhea (Fluor albus) is the discharge of fluid other than blood from the vagina.
Leukorrhea is a disease caused by the fungus candida albicans which results in the
discharge of a yellowish-white or grayish-white fluid that is watery and has an
unpleasant odor. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between
genital care behavior and the incidence of leukorrhea (Fluor Albus) among female
students at SMPN 1 Mandirancan, Kuningan Regency.
This type of research uses a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach
with a sample size of 78 respondents. The sample was taken using the Stratified
Random Sampling technique. The results of the ethical test of the research were
stated as "Ethically Acceptable" by the Mahardika Ethics Committee.
The research results showed that the care behavior of respondents at SMPN 1
Mandirancan is classified as Very Good, with 45 female students (57.7%), and
Physiological Leukorrhea (Fluor Albus) was observed in 63 female students
(80.8%). The Chi-Square statistical test results indicated a value of (p = 0.000) <
(a = 0.05), which means that Ha is accepted, indicating there is a relationship
between genital care and the occurrence of leukorrhea (Fluor Albus).
This research is expected to provide education to female students about the
importance of genital care for the prevention of vaginal discharge.