THE EFFECT OF GIVING BOILED WATER OF BETEL LEAVES TO WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE ON LEUCORRHOEA SYMPTOMS IN THE WATERSHED AREA (CASE STUDY)

Abstract

Women are the most vulnerable group when facing reproductive health issues. One of the reproductive health issues that has long been a concern for women is vaginal discharge. This issue is the second problem after menstrual disturbances. Almost all women have experienced vaginal discharge. Almost all women experience vaginal discharge at least once in their lifetime, with 60% among teenagers and 40% among women of reproductive age. Around 90% of women in Indonesia are at risk of experiencing vaginal discharge because Indonesia is a tropical region, where fungi, viruses, and bacteria can easily grow and develop, leading to a high number of cases of discharge. Factors influencing the occurrence of vaginal discharge include inadequate personal hygiene in the genital area, which allows bacteria, parasites, and viruses to proliferate rapidly around the female genitalia. Therefore, based on the background, the author is interested in taking a case study "The Effect Of Giving Boiled Water Of Betel Leaves To Women Of Childbearing Age On Leucorrhoea Symptoms In The Watershed Area”. Based on the subjective and objective data obtained, an analysis was conducted on the data which indicates that patient has a vaginal discharge issue and requires communication, information, and education regarding vaginal discharge. The management actions that can be taken in midwifery care for women with vaginal discharge include advising the mother to try complementary therapies to reduce the discharge, such as rinsing the vagina with a decoction of red betel leaves or green betel leaves.