Fe Tablets Research Articles

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUSBAND'S KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT WITH FE TABLET CONSUMPTION COMPLIANCE IN PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE WORKING AREA OF CIREUNDEU PUSKESMAS IN 2022

According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the prevalence of anemia or lack of blood in pregnant women in Indonesia in 2019 is still relatively high, namely 48.9%(1). Anemia in pregnant women can increase the risk of premature birth, antepartum bleeding, postpartum bleeding which causes death in mother and child and infectious diseases.(2) This study aims to determine the relationship of husband's knowledge and support with adherence to consumption of Fe tablets in pregnant women in the Working Area of ​​the Cireundeu Health Center. This study used quantitative analytic methods with a cross sectional study design and used a purposive sampling technique. The number of respondents was 46 pregnant women in the Working Area of ​​the Cireundeu Health Center. The data analysis in this study used the chi-square statistical test (α = 0.05) in the SPSS statistical software. Pregnant women who have good knowledge are 25 (54.3%). There were 28 (60.9%) pregnant women who received support from their husbands. There were 26 (56.5%) pregnant women who adhered to the consumption of Fe tablets. The variable associated with Fe Tablet Adherence in pregnant women in the Cireundeu Health Center Work Area was Husband's Support (P Value 0.025 OR = 5,000) The variable that was not related was Knowledge (P Value 0.413 OR = 1.956). Husband's support is related to adherence to consumption of Fe tablets while knowledge is not related to adherence to consumption of Fe tablets in pregnant women in the Working Area of ​​the Cireundeu Health Center. Suggestions for the health center namely monitor routinely the compliance of pregnant women in consuming Fe tablets and provide education to husbands as well as involving the education of husbands and pregnant women regarding the importance of Fe tablets during pregnancy so as to avoid iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women.

Pemberdayaan Keluarga Terhadap Kepatuhan Ibu Hamil Dalam Mengkonsumsi Tablet Fe Di PMB Lismayani Lubis Kab. Simalungun

Introduction: The most common anemia in pregnancy is iron anemia, this is caused by a lack of iron intake in food due to reabsorption disorders, digestive disorders and bleeding. Method: counseling for targets is carried out orally. Results: Participants in this activity were all 46 pregnant women who visited PMB Lismayani Lubis, Simalungun Regency. Conclusion: From the results of the counseling, it was found that there were still pregnant women who did not receive enough support from their families in consuming Fe tablets, especially in reminding them of the schedule for taking Fe tablets. This community service has been carried out from August-October 2023, for exactly 3 months

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Tentang Manfaat Fe Pada Kegiatan Kalteng Expo Tahun 2023

People, especially women of childbearing age, are prone to anaemia because they lose a lot of blood during menstruation. Women of childbearing age who suffer from anaemia have a high risk of anaemia during pregnancy. This will have an impact on the inhibition of fetal growth and development and potentially lead to complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Therefore, women of childbearing age (WUS) need to take Blood Addition Tablets (TTD) once a week. To overcome these problems, it is necessary to increase knowledge about the benefits of fe tablet consumption. The results of this activity were attended by 39 women of childbearing age who visited Kalteng Expo 2023. During the activity, the residents were very enthusiastic. This can be seen in the liveliness of the residents following the counselling activities and the increase in knowledge from before and after being given education.

Edukasi Konsumsi Sari Kacang Hijau dalam Upaya Pencegahan Anemia pada Ibu Hamil di BPM Muzilatulnisma Kota Jambi

Anemia is the biggest public health problem in the world, especially among pregnant women. The prevalence of anemia in pregnant women throughout the world is 41.8%. 60% of cases of anemia in pregnant women are due to iron deficiency. The risk of pregnant women who experience anemia faces the risk of death during pregnancy. Every year 500 thousand postpartum maternal deaths occur throughout the world, with 20-40% of the main causes of death being anemia. Anemia occurs due to a lack of iron and folic acid in the body. Women who suffer from anemia during pregnancy have the potential to give birth to babies with low birth weight. The impact of iron deficiency during pregnancy can be risky for the mother and fetus, bleeding occurs and the fetus can cause LBW. To prevent anemia in pregnant women, the pharmacological method is by consuming Fe tablets and the non-pharmacological method is by consuming foods containing iron from animal ingredients and vegetable ingredients such as nuts, tempeh, anemia counseling and screening. One type of legume is green beans. Efforts that can be made to provide knowledge about the use of consuming green bean juice to prevent anemia in pregnant women are by providing education in the form of counseling using leaflets. This community service activity was carried out for pregnant women with a total of 15 pregnant women. The method used is to provide health education by providing counseling using leaflets. The result of the service was an increase in knowledge after being given counseling using leaflets

Hubungan Peran Tenaga Kesehatan Dengan Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Fe Pada Ibu Hamil Di Puskesmas Silau Laut Kec. Silau Laut Kab. Asahan Tahun 2023

In pregnant women, iron plays an important role in fetal growth. This study aims to determine the relationship between the role of health workers and compliance with the consumption of Fe tablets at the Silau Laut Community Health Center, Kec. Sea Glare District. Asahan 2023. This type of research is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional research design, the number of samples used was 32 people obtained using total sampling techniques. The data analysis technique uses chi square. The results obtained in this study were P value = 0.006 < 0.05, which shows that there is a relationship between the role of health workers and compliance with the consumption of Fe tablets. It is recommended that pregnant women increase their compliance in consuming Fe tablets during their pregnancy to maintain the health of themselves and their womb

Pengetahuan, Sikap, Dukungan dan Persepsi Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah (TTD) pada Mahasiswi Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana

Iron-deficiency anemia is a significant nutritional concern in Indonesia. This type of anemia is more common among children, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and low-income workers. Although students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have been informed about anemia and iron (Fe) tablets, there are still many who have not started taking them. This research aims to describe the knowledge, attitudes, support, and perception of Fe tablet consumption among female students at this University. The research used a descriptive-analytic method with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of 93 female students from the 2021 batch, specifically from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The research sample was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A questionnaire was used as the research instrument and analyzed using univariate analysis. The findings revealed that only 22.6% of the respondents reported consuming Fe tablets, while 77.4% did not. Twenty-six respondents displayed a good level of knowledge, and 31 had a positive attitude. The level of support from family and peers was low, with only 22 respondents reporting family support and 30 reporting peer support. Despite not taking iron tablets regularly, the respondents' knowledge, attitudes, perception of benefits, and constraints were generally in a good category. However, the support variable obtained still needs improvement as it remains in the low category, which contributes to the irregular intake of iron tablets by the respondents.

EFEKTIVITAS BUAH KURMA (PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA) DENGAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER 2

Anemia is the main cause of maternal death. Pregnant women who suffer from anemia will experience postpartum bleeding, as a result of this bleeding the mother will experience prolonged health problems and even result in death The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of giving dates to increase Hb levels in pregnant women. This research design uses a Pre-experimental design research method (One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design), namely by means of a nonrandomized control group pretest-posttest design comparing two groups, namely the experimental class and the control class. The sample in this study were all pregnant women who experienced anemia as many as 30 respondents. The results of the analysis showed that the average hemoglobin level of anemic pregnant women who were given blood-boosting tablets was 10.4 gr/dl. Hemoglobin levels of anemic pregnant women before being given dates averaged 9.0 gr/dl and after being given dates averaged 10.0 gr/dl and above. In raising Hb levels in pregnant women who experience anemia, date fruit is more effectively consumed with Fe tablets compared to consuming Fe tablets alone with a value of p = 0.045 (p <0.05) that there is an effectiveness of giving date fruit with an increase in Hb levels in pregnant women in PMB “F” in 2022 with a value of p = 0.045 (p <0.05). From the study it was found that date juice increased HB levels in second trimester pregnant women with an average increase per week of 0.2-1.4 per week.

PENGARUH PEMBERIAN KONSUMSI TABLET TAMBAH DARAH (Fe) DAN BUAH KURMA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN HB IBU HAMIL ANEMIA DIWILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PANAAN

Anemia in pregnancy is dangerous for the mother or fetus. The consequences that can occur if pregnant women suffer from anemia, namely miscarriage, premature birth, KPD can occur during childbirth with his, old partus. postpartum hemorrhage, puerperal infection, as well as decreased milk production. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of giving blood-added tablets (Fe) and dates in increasing Hb levels in anemic pregnant women. The research method uses the quasy experimental method with the Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design design. The design of this study was a group divided into 3, intervention group I (Fe tablets and dates), intervention group II (dates) and control group (Fe tablets). Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study of 15 respondents of anemic pregnant women after the intervention, all respondents experienced an increase in Hb. The highest increase in Hb was in the intervention group I average value of 1.44 mg / dl and from the results of the Wilcoxon test obtained a p-value of 0.043, intervention group II an average increase in Hb 0.62 mg / dl and obtained a p-value of 0.042, intervention group III an average increase in Hb of 0.46 mg / dl with a p-value of 0.041.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEJADIAN ANEMIA PADA IBU HAMIL DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MEURAXA BANDA

From the results of research in the work area of the Meuraxa Health Center, 435 pregnant women were obtained from January to December 2022, and pregnant women who experienced anemia were 11.15% of pregnant women. An initial survey conducted on December 12, 2022, found 5 respondents of pregnant women who experienced anemia in the working area of the Meuraxa Banda Aceh Health Center, of the 5 respondents, found 3 pregnant women who experienced anemia due to lack of knowledge of the importance of taking Fe tablets, and 2 respondents of pregnant women who experienced anemia due to low economic factors so that the need to meet nutritional status was difficult to meet. The purpose of the study was to determine the factors that influence the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the working area of the Meuraxa Banda Aceh Health Center in 2023. This research method is analytical observational conducted on June 15, 2023 in the working area of the Meuraxa Banda Aceh Health Center with a population of 70 pregnant women. The research instrument is a questionnaire. Data analysis using univariate and bivariate analysis with the SPSS statistical program. The results of statistical tests with Chi Square obtained a p value = 0.000 (P <0.05) means that there is an influence between age and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women, the results of statistical tests with Chi Square obtained a p value = 0.008 (P <0.05) means that there is an influence between income and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women, the results of statistical tests with Chi Square obtained a p value = 0.000 (P < 0.05) means there is an influence between knowledge and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women, the results of statistical tests with Chi Square obtained a p value = 0.000 (P < 0.05) means there is an influence between consumption of Fe tablets with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women. The conclusion of this study is there is an influence of age, income, knowledge, consumption of Fe tablets with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women.

ANALYSIS OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM PROGRAM FOR GIVING FE TABLETS TO ADOLESCENT WOMEN IN SCHOOL AS A PREVENTION EFFORT STUNTING IN TOBA DISTRICT THE YEAR 2023

Stunting is a growth and development disorder in children due to critical malnutrition. Adolescence is a transition from childhood to adulthood which in its growth requires greater nutrition compared to other ages, especially iron. Adolescent health will determine the success of development in presenting a quality generation of the nation in the future. Adolescent girls are prospective mothers who will become pregnant and give birth, so efforts are made to obtain sufficient iron by administering Blood Supplement Tablets (TTD). This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological study design. This study displays a picture of a person's life experience when each individual subjectively feels the experience of a situation. The main informants were the nutrition manager at the health center, the teacher in charge of the UKS, and young female students who consumed iron supplement tablets. Triangulation informants are the Head of the Public Health Sector, the Nutrition Manager for the Health Service, the Promotion Manager for the Public Health Service, and the Head of the Health Center. The sample was determined using the Side Purposive technique, totaling 13 people. Competent human resources to facilitate and speed up the smooth running of the program. Facilities and infrastructure are in good condition and able to support program implementation. Planning, Actuating, and controlling went very well and clearly. The program coverage showed a decrease in the prevalence of stunting from the previous year of 26.92%. The program by giving Fe tablets to young women at schools in Toba Regency has succeeded in reducing the number of stunting cases.

Upaya Peningkatan Konsumsi Tablet Fe terhadap Kejadian Anemia pada Ibu Hamil

This study aims to analyze complications in pregnancy and childbirth caused by iron deficiency in pregnant women. The research method uses a literature review with a library approach using existing databases Pubmed, Google Scholar, and Portal Garuda. The research results show that the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia has not reached the target due to a lack of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about the importance of blood supplement tablets during pregnancy. In conclusion, efforts to consume fe tablets are influenced by factors that must be improved. Regular visits by health workers and assistance from the family are the most influential factors for improving health education for pregnant women.
 
 Keywords: Pregnant Women, Anemia Prevention, Fe Tablets

Asuhan Kebidanan Ibu Hamil Anemia Dengan Pemberian Pisang Ambon Dan Kacang Merah

According to WHO prevalence rate of anemia in the world in 2019 was 41.8%. In 2019, the incidence of anemia in Indonesia was 48.9%. 84.6% of anemia in pregnant women occurs age of 15-24 years. The aim of this care is to determine increase in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women by giving Ambon Bananas and Red Beans at Dr.AK Gani Hospital Palembang 2023. Method in this care is that two pregnant women are divided into 2. Pregnant mother 1 is given Ambon bananas and the pregnant woman 2 was given boiled red beans for 14days, respondent 1 consumed 100 grams Ambon bananas/day and respondent 2 consumed 50grams boiled red beans every morning and evening with 3 hemoglobin level checks, first day, 7day and 14day. With SOAP management. Results show that Ambon bananas increase hemoglobin levels 1.7gr/dL and red beans increase hemoglobin levels 2.2gr/dL pregnant women with anemia. It can be concluded that there is a comparison of hemoglobin levels from giving these 2 interventions, 0.5gr/dL where red beans increase hemoglobin levels more quickly because their iron content is higher than Ambon bananas. Recommended can be applied as an alternative way to treat anemia in pregnant women apart from giving Fe tablets.

THE INFLUENCE OF GIVING LIME (Citrus Aurantifolia) WITH FE TABLETS TO INCREASE HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS AMONG THE THIRD TRIMESTER OF ANEMIA PREGNANT WOMEN

Background: Problems caused by anemia in pregnancy range from mild complaints to severe complications. To prevent anemia, every pregnant woman is expected to get iron tablets at least 90 tablets during pregnancy to increase hemoglobin. Lime contains high levels of vitamin C, vitamin C helps iron absorption by up to 30%. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of providing lime juice assistance along with Fe tablets to increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia in the third trimester. Method: The study design was a pre-post control group design. The population in this study were all 36 pregnant women with anemia in the third trimester at the Soko Community Health Center, using random sampling technique. The sample size is 32 respondens divided into two group. The treatment group given Fe tablets and lime for 14 days, and statistical analysis using Wilcoxon test. Result: The results of the study using SPSS for windows with a significance level of α = 0.005 obtained a value of p = 0.04 which was proven to be 0.031 <0.05, so H1 is accepted meaning there is an influence. Conclusion : There is an effect of providing lime juice accompaniment along with Fe tablets on increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia in the third trimester. For future researchers, this research can continue to be developed to create a product of economic value that can be utilized by the community

HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN, DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DAN DUKUNGAN PETUGAS KESEHATAN DENGAN KEPATUHAN IBU HAMIL MENGKONSUMSI TABLET FE DI PUSKESMAS LUBUK BATANG

Compliance with consuming Fe tablets is said if pregnant women consume all of the Fe tablets given during pregnancy. Adherence of pregnant women consuming Fe tablets is an important factor in ensuring an increase in hemoglobin levels of pregnant women. This type of research was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional approach or design. sectional. The population in this study amounted to 103 people and the sample in this study were pregnant women at 36 weeks' gestation totaling 30 respondents. The results of bivariate research on the relationship between knowledge, family support and health worker support with adherence of pregnant women to consuming Fe tablets based on the chi square statistical test of knowledge p-value 0.007 <0.05 OR 13.500, family support p-value 0.024 <0.05 OR 11,000 and support Health workers p-value 0.007 < 0.05 OR 0.074 It can be concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge, family support and health worker support simultaneously with the compliance of pregnant women consuming Fe tablets in the working area of the UPTD Puskesmas Lubuk Batang, Ogan Komering Ulu Regency in 2023. Suggestions to respondents It is hoped that in this study pregnant women will get important information about pregnancy, especially regarding the need for Fe tablets during pregnancy and pregnant women are expected to consume Fe tablets together with vitamin C so that the absorption of Fe tablets can be optimal.

Tomato Juice to Increase Haemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women

Introduction: Anemia in pregnancy is a condition of a mother with a hemoglobin level below 11 gr/dl in the first and third trimesters, or a hemoglobin level of less than 10.5 gr/dl in the second trimester. In Indonesia, anemia is generally caused by iron deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a deficiency of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 due to inadequate intake or low availability of iron. Efforts that can be made to overcome the lack of iron intake in pregnant women are to regularly consume Fe tablets. The presence of side effects from Fe tablets and physiological changes during pregnancy may increase pregnant women's non-compliance in consuming Fe tablets. Non-compliance between pregnant women consuming Fe tablets can cause anemia in pregnant women. The source of iron is not only obtained from consuming iron (Fe) tablets. Pregnant women can get iron from various foods that contain iron, including tomatoes. Objective: This literature review aims to examine further about giving tomato juice to increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. Method: The method used in writing this article is a review of research results related to giving tomato juice to increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. Result: Based on the articles that have been analyzed, it can be seen that giving tomato juice can increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. Conclusion: Tomato juice can accelerate the absorption of iron and increase the production of red blood cells so that hemoglobin levels increase. Referring to these conclusions, pregnant women should consume tomato juice regularly.

Risk Factors Foranemia in Pregnant Women in Konawe Islands Regency

Background: The prevalence rate of anemia incidence in pregnant women in Konawe Kepulauan Regency in 201was 9, namely 72.9%, in 2020 it was 69.7% while the prevalence of pregnant women who received 90 Fe tablets in the year 2018 was 49.5%, in 2019 it was 61.25% and 62.7% (Konawe Islands District Health Office 201 8-2021). The purpose of the study was to analyze the risk factors for the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in Konawe Islands Regency.
 Methods: This study used the Case Control Study approach. The control population was 106 respondents and the control population was 562 respondents. The Research Sample totaled 47 case samples and 47 control samples. The Sample Technique in this study is the Cluster Random Sampling Technique. The data is processed using the Odds Ratio Test. 
 Result: The results showed that education OR 2,424 LL value 0.876 UL value 6.707 and Φ 0.179, family income OR 57,400 LL value 16.242 UL value 202.849 and Φ 0.766, role of midwife OR 2,343 LL value 1,823 value UL 3.011 and Φ 0.383, anemia in pregnant women in konawe district island
 Conclusion: The conclusions in this study show that education and family income, midwife role are risk factors for anemia in pregnant women in Konawe Islands Regency. It is hoped that the Health Office and Puskesmas will always provide education in the form of counseling and counseling related to maternal and child health to reduce the incidence of anemia in pregnant women.

Effect of Tablet Fe on Improvement Hemoglobin in Adolescent Women Region Mining Morosi District

Introduction: Anemia is one of the nutritional problems in adolescents, especially at the Morosi Health Center with a prevalence of anemia in June 2022 of 27.95% who have an Hb of 9-10 g/dl, 9.67% have a Hb of 7-8 g/dl and 1.07% Hb< 7 g/dl. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving Fe tablets to increase hemoglobin in young women in the mining area of Morosi District.
 Methods: This type of research is pre-experimental, with a one-group pre-test-post-test design. The population is part of young women in WonuaMorini Village, Besu Village, and Mendikonu Village, amounting to 72 people taken using the Proporsionatestratifed random Sampling technique. Hb level data was obtained by easy touch meter. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon sign rank test.
 Results: Showed the average Hb level before intervention was 11,38 g/dl and after intervention was 11,38 g/dl. The second week 11,68 g/dl after the intervention. The third week after the intervention was 12.86 g/dl and the fourth week after the intervention was 12.86 g/dl.The results of the Wilcoxon sign rank test obtained a p-value (0.000) < (0.05).
 Conclusion: There is no effect of giving Fe tablets in the first and there was an effect of giving Fe tablets in the Second to fourth weeks of increasing hemoglobin in young women in the mining area of ​​Morosi District. Research suggests that young women routinely consume blood-added tablets once a week.

Pengaruh Pemberian Jus Umbi Bit terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin Ibu Hamil Trimester III

WHO data (2020), it estimated that worldwide around 32 million pregnant women have anemia. In Indonesia, the incidence of anemia in pregnant women increased in 2018 by 48.8% when compared to 2013, which was 37.1%. Garut Regency in 2019 the prevalence of pregnant women with anemia was 6669 people. Karangpawitan Health Center in 2021, out of 834 pregnant women, 31.5% experienced anemia in the first trimester and as many as 168 pregnant women in third trimester (20.1%). Non-pharmacologically the treatment and prevention of anemia is by consuming green vegetables, nuts, chicken liver, beet tubers, red guava fruit and others. The content of beet tubers in the list of food ingredients includes 108 mg of folic acid, 27.0 mg of calcium, 43.0 mg of phosphorus, 43 mg of vitamin C, 23 mg of magnesium, 9.6 mg of carbohydrates, 1.0 mg of iron (Ministry of Health RI, 2016). Folic acid is very good to help the formation of the baby's brain and overcome the problem of anemia. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of beetroot juice on hemoglobin levels of pregnant women in the third trimester at Karangpawitan Public Health Center, Garut Regency. The methodology of this research uses Pre test - Post test with control group design. The population in the study were all pregnant women in the third trimester as many as 129 people The samples in this study were TM III pregnant women who experienced mild anemia using purposive sampling as many as 30 people who were divided into 2 groups, namely 15 people in the experimental group and 15 people in the control group. The instruments used are observation sheets and technical instructions for beetroot juice. Data analysis used Paired T-test and Independent Samples Test. The results of the study the average hemoglobin level in the experimental group before being given beet juice was 9.160 and after beet juice was 10.807, while in the control group before the intervention was 8.933 and after the intervention was 9.813. The bivariate results showed a p-value of 0.000 <0.05. The conclusion is that there is an effect of giving beetroot juice + Fe tablets on hemoglobin levels of pregnant women in the third trimester at Karangpawitan Health Center, Garut Regency In 2023. With this study, consumption of beet root juice can be an alternative in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women.

Efektivitas Pemberian Buah Kurma Terhadap Peningkatan Kadar Hemoglobin Pada Ibu Hamil Dengan Anemia

Background: Anemia in pregnant women when the hemoglobin level is below 11gr/dL. Dates are one of the non-pharmacological therapies in the treatment of anemia. Research objective: to determine the effectiveness of giving dates to increase hemoglobin levels in anemic pregnant women. Research method: This research design uses experimental methods. In this study using the research design Two Group Pre test Post test Control Design. The population in this study were all pregnant women at the Independent Midwife Practice, a total of 50 people who experienced anemia. The sample studied was 20 pregnant women who experienced anemia. The experimental group was given 7 dates of dates every day for 7 days and the control group only consumed Fe tablets. Results: The average value of hemoglobin levels in the pretest control group was 10.090 ± 5685 gr/dl while the posttest was 10.210 ± 0.4999 gl/dl. The average value of hemoglobin levels in the pretest treatment group was 10.100 ± 0.6360 gl/dl while the posttest was 11.310 ± 0.7608 gl/dl. The Mann Witney test showed that the difference in hemoglobin levels between the treatment group and the case group resulted in a p value of 0.004 <0.005, which means that there was a difference in the results of hemoglobin levels between the dates given group and the case group. Conclusion: dates are effective in increasing hemoglobin levels in anemic pregnant women.

The Experiences of Nutrition Fulfillment in Mothers with a History of Anemia During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study

Background: Anemia during pregnancy is one of the most common disorders, especially in middle and poor economic countries, including Indonesia. Anemia is closely related to nutrition consumed during pregnancy. Objectives: This research aimed to explore the experience of nutritional fulfillment in pregnant women with a history of anemia during pregnancy. Methods: The research used a qualitative design with a phenomenological approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with inclusion criteria, so a sample of 20 pregnant women with a history of anemia was obtained. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data analysis used the Colaizzi method. Results: The results showed five themes: lack of intake and diversification of food types during pregnancy; food processing with hot temperatures and dry intensity reduces the nutritional value of food; choosing the type of food without knowing its benefits can affect health; several types of vegetables, fruit, and protein are dietary restrictions during pregnancy; and non-compliance in consuming Fe tablets regularly. Fulfillment of nutritional status is essential for pregnant women and must be fulfilled thoroughly so that anemia does not occur during pregnancy. Conclusions: Mothers' lack of knowledge and inability to care for themselves during pregnancy. Lack of information, starting from the selection, processing, and consumption of food during pregnancy, can increase the mother's health risks, including anemia. Pregnant women must improve prenatal care to get education about fulfilling nutrition during pregnancy.