The Relationship Between Pantyliner Use, Vaginal Washing, and Personal Hygiene with Vaginal Discharge in Women of Childbearing Age in 2024

Authors

  • Annisa Syafa Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, UIN Alauddin Makassar
  • Andi Irhamnia Sakinah Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, UIN Alauddin Makassar
  • Henny Fauziah Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, UIN Alauddin Makassar
  • Halimah Sa’diyah Program Studi Pendidikan Dokter, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan, UIN Alauddin Makassar
  • Siti Aisyah Kara Program Studi Perbandingan Mazhab dan Hukum, Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24252/alami.v10i2.65854

Keywords:

Vaginal discharge, Pantyliner, Vaginal washing, Personal hygiene

Abstract

Background: The anatomy of the vagina, which has a urethra that is shorter and straighter than the male urethra, makes the vagina more open and easily moist, increasing its susceptibility to infection. Infections of the genital organs are often characterized by vaginal discharge. Women's habits, such as incorrect use of pantyliners, vaginal washing, and poor personal hygiene, are frequently associated with these infections.

Objective: This study examines the relationship between the use of pantyliners, vaginal washing, and personal hygiene and the incidence of vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age in 2024.

Methods: This observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted at massage parlors and spas in Makassar City. A total of 70 women of childbearing age who worked as therapists participated in the study. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test.

Results: The results showed a significant relationship between the use of pantyliners (p=0.008), vaginal washing (p=0.002), and personal hygiene (p=0.049) and the incidence of vaginal discharge.

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the use of pantyliners, vaginal washing, and personal hygiene and the incidence of vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age.

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2026-07-31

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Annisa Syafa, Andi Irhamnia Sakinah, Henny Fauziah, Halimah Sa’diyah, & Siti Aisyah Kara. (2026). The Relationship Between Pantyliner Use, Vaginal Washing, and Personal Hygiene with Vaginal Discharge in Women of Childbearing Age in 2024. Alami Journal (Alauddin Islamic Medical) Journal, 10(2), 46–57. https://doi.org/10.24252/alami.v10i2.65854

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