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Pemeliharaan Kesehatan Genitalia Perempuan Dewasa (Genital Health Care in Adult Female)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Anatomical and physiological characteristic offemale genitalorgan makes it more vulnerable to various initants and infectious agents. Furthermore, accumulated vaginal dis¬charge can carat irritation, rash, and unpleasant odor which emphazise the importance of daily genital health care The usage of various female genital products that consist of perfume, vaginal washing from back to front, friction, the usage ofrecycling toilet papa; the usage ofshaving blade on vulva area, vaginal douching, the usage of tight pants from syntethic fabrics, smoking, high risk sexual behaviour; and frequency of sexual intercourse are several factors that can influence genital health. Several studies showed that there was no significant association between the usage of panty liners and increase risk of bacterial or Candida spp. inkctions in genitourinanal tract. However, compared to permeable panty liners or not using panty liners, impermeable panty liners can increases temperature, moisture, pH, and the amount of aerob microorganism in genital, which is statistically significant.
keywords: genital health care, adultfemale
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