Factors Related to Anemia in Adolescents of SMK Bina Am Makmur in Tangerang Regency 2022

Abstract

Background: There was still a lot of anemia in adolescent girls, which is suspected to be 64% of adolescent girls experiencing anemia related to knowledge about anemia, diet, and activities of adolescent girls at SMK BINA AM MAKMUR in Tangerang Regency. Purpose: To determine the factors related to anemia in adolescents at SMK BINA AM MAKMUR in Tangerang Regency in 2022. Methods: This research design used quantitative methods, non-experimental approaches, and cross-sectional approaches. The study sample amounted to 62 adolescents. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The research instrument consisted of questionnaires on anemia, knowledge, diet, and activity. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and kai squared with chi-square formulation to determine the relationship between knowledge, diet, and activity and the incidence of anemia in adolescents. Result: Of the 62 adolescent girls, 48 (77.4%) had anemia. There was a relationship between knowledge (p value = 0.000), diet (p value = 0.007), and activity (p value = 0.004) with the incidence of anemia in adolescents at SMK BINA AM MAKMUR, Tangerang Regency, Banten in 2022. Conclusions: The incidence of anemia in adolescents at SMK BINA AM MAKMUR Tangerang Regency in 2022 is quite high at 77.4%. It is expected that there will be strengthened coordination with all sectors, especially with the Tangerang Regency Health Office regarding the program for handling anemia in adolescents.