Abstract :
This vaginal discharge causes discomfort and disturbance of self-confidence in women if it is too excessive. So far, vaginal discharge is often associated with personal hygiene. Personal hygiene, especially genitalia is an action to maintain the cleanliness of female organs and maintain health and prevent infection. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and personal hygiene in adolescents when vaginal discharge at SMAN 2 Gorontalo City. This research is an analytic observational study with a cross- sectional approach. The population and sample of the study were female students of SMAN 2 Kota Gorontalo, totaling 87 respondents. Data collection used a questionnaire sheet and was analyzed using the chi square statistical test. The results of the study found that there was a significant or significant relationship between knowledge and personal hygiene of adolescents during vaginal discharge at SMAN 2 Gorontalo City with a p value of 0.000 (p value 0.05). It is recommended for young girls to always behave positively by keeping their genitals clean so that vaginal discharge does not occur continuously.