Edukasi Perilaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat Serta Deteksi Dini Keputihan Dalam Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Reproduksi Santriwati

Abstract

Background: Reproductive health is an important aspect for teenage girls that needs to be supported by increasing knowledge about Clean and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors (PHBS) as well as the ability to recognize normal and pathological vaginal discharge. The pesantren environment serves as a strategic place to provide reproductive health education to female students. Objective: This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of female students about PHBS and early detection of vaginal discharge through reproductive health education. Method: The activity was carried out on May 10, 2026, at Pesantren KHA Wahid Hasyim. Education was provided through counseling, discussions, and practical sessions on PHBS as well as early detection of pathological vaginal discharge. Knowledge evaluation was conducted using pre-tests and post-tests for 10 female students. Analysis was done descriptively by comparing scores before and after the education. Results: The average pre-test score of 74 increased to 92 in the post-test, with an increThere was an increase of 18 points or about 24.3%. Seven participants (70%) improved their scores, 2 participants (20%) stayed the same, and 1 participant (10%) dropped by 10 points. The biggest increase of 50 points happened for two participants. Conclusion: PHBS education and early detection of vaginal discharge had a positive effect on improving the knowledge of female students. Ongoing reproductive health education in the pesantren is important to support PHBS practices, keep reproductive health in check, and help students recognize vaginal discharge that needs further attention.