<![CDATA[Pathological leukorrhea (abnormal vaginal discharge) can occur at any age and is not associated with educational, economic, or sociocultural status. Pantyliner use is considered a practical way for female health students to manage vaginal discharge. This study aimed to determine the relationship between pantyliner use and the incidence of pathological leukorrhea among female health students at Sriwijaya University, Indralaya. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional design with purposive random sampling. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Among 417 respondents, 87.8% did not experience pathological leukorrhea, while 69.3% used pantyliners appropriately. The chi-square test showed a significant relationship between pantyliner use and pathological leukorrhea (p = 0.002 < 0.05). Among students who used pantyliners appropriately, 84.4% did not experience pathological leukorrhea, compared with 95.3% among those who used them inappropriately. The odds ratio was 3.750, indicating that inappropriate pantyliner use was associated with a higher risk of pathological leukorrhea (95% CI: 1.557–9.033). It is recommended that educational institutions strengthen reproductive health education, particularly regarding proper pantyliner use and pathological leukorrhea.]]>
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