Anemia Prevention in Young Women

Sri Rahayu; Wiwik  Eko Pertiwi; Desy  Putri Ramadhina

Article Details

Anemia Prevention in Young Women

Authors:

Sri Rahayu | Wiwik Eko Pertiwi | Desy Putri Ramadhina

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Life Sciences Vol.7 Issue 2, pp.362-371

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2022

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001526361

pISSN:

2413-0877

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Abstract:

 Humans lose iron through feces every day, and young women also lose iron through menstruation every month. Conseqently, young women lose 1.3 mg of iron per day, which accelerates the occurrence of anemia, causing problems during pregnancy. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between knowledge, attitude and family support with anemia prevention behavior in young women in Senior High School 1 Bojonegara, Serang in 2021. This research was a descriptive correlation study with a cross-sectional design and it involved 184 respondents selected using a proportional random sampling technique. The data were collected using questionnaires distributed through social media and WhatsApp groups. The results showed that most students had a low level of knowledge (60.9%), a negative attitude (51.6%), a less supportive family (52.7%), and low preventative behavior (55.4%). This study also found no relationship between knowledge (p = 0.463) or attitude (p = 0.521) and anemia prevention behavior. However, there was a relationship between family support and anemia prevention behavior (p < 0.001). Motivation and exposure to information about anemia are necessary to improve anemia prevention behavior.

Article Details

Anemia Prevention in Young Women

Authors: Sri Rahayu | Wiwik Eko Pertiwi | Desy Putri Ramadhina

Publisher: KnE Social Sciences

Journal: KnE Life Sciences Vol.7 Issue 2, pp.362-371

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2022

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001526361

pISSN: 2413-0877

anemia prevention behavior

knowledge

attitude

family support

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Authors:

Sri Rahayu | Wiwik Eko Pertiwi | Desy Putri Ramadhina

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Life Sciences Vol.7 Issue 2, pp.362-371

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2022

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001526361

pISSN:

2413-0877