Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Series

Abstract: Vaginal discharge or flour albus is a thick white fluid through a woman's genitals. In addition to releasing white fluid, the woman also complained of itching in the genitals, pain during intercourse, and then an unpleasant odor. This study aims to identify the Attitudes of Women of Childbearing Age Towards Vaginal Discharge in Environment VIII, Wek V Village, South Padangsidimpuan District, Padangsidimpuan City in 2024. This study is a descriptive analytical method with a population of 108 people with a sample of 27 respondents. The method of data collection used a questionnaire to obtain data, then processed and analyzed by editing, cording, scoring, transferring, tabulating. The results of the analysis are presented in a frequency distribution and percentage table. Of the 27 respondents studied, the majority of attitudes responded 10 people (37%). In the age category, the majority of attitudes respected 7 people (25.9%). In the high school education category, the majority of attitudes respected 5 people (18.5%). In the self-employed job category, the majority of attitudes respected 5 people. And in the category of electronic media information sources, the majority of attitudes respected 5 people (18.5). Researchers hope that respondents will maintain their attitudes, actions and be more active in participating in counseling and seeking information from other sources about vaginal discharge. Further analysis of the data could provide insights into the relationship between demographic factors and attitudes towards vaginal discharge. Educational interventions tailored to specific age groups and education levels may be beneficial in improving awareness and promoting positive health behaviors.