KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 5 No 3 (2025): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

Effect of Green Betel Leaf (Piper Betle) Decoction on Pathological Vaginal Discharge in Female Students of Cendrawasih Polytechnic Palu

Lestari, Novita (Unknown)
Abd. Rahman (Unknown)
Fauzan, Fauzan (Unknown)
Nur, Rosmala (Unknown)
Ni Wayan Sridani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Dec 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Pathological leucorrhea that is not properly treated can cause vaginitis, spread to the urinary tract, and lead to urinary tract infections with serious complications. Objective: To examine the effect of green betel leaf (Piper betle leaf) decoction on reducing the intensity of pathological leucorrhea among female students at Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu. Methods: This quantitative study applied a quasi-experimental design with a control group and pre-test post-test approach, involving 60 participants at Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu. Results and Discussion: Pre-test results showed that 61.7% of respondents were in the mild category and 18.3% in the severe category. Post-test findings indicated an increase in the normal category in the intervention group (30.0%). Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test revealed no significant change in the control group (p-value 0.1 > 0.05), while a significant effect was observed in the intervention group (p-value < 0.001), confirming the effectiveness of green betel leaf decoction. Conclusion: Green betel leaf decoction effectively reduces the intensity of pathological leucorrhea among female students

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kesans

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Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...