Risk Factors for Bacterial Vaginosis Occurrence in Female Personnel at the Bhayangkara Hospital of the East Java Regional Police

Abstract

The most common, easily acquired, and frequently caused disease is caused by an imbalance of microbiota that causes conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV). The causes of BV vary and there are several risk factors that influence it. Working women are a group that is susceptible to BV. This study aims to determine the risk factors for BV in female personnel working at the Bhayangkara Hospital, East Java Regional Police. This study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. Data analysis using chi square and logistic regression tests. The results of this study are that the variables/factors that influence the incidence of BV are sedentary life and BMI (Body Mass Index). For the Odds Ratio (OR) on sedentary life of 51.99 and BMI 0.342, it can be concluded that sedentary life has great power. The probability of female personnel undergoing sedentary life and obese BMI who are at risk of experiencing BV is 28.65%. Efforts are needed to change the sedentary lifestyle by increasing activities including sports and by regulating diet for efforts towards normal BMI.