Hemoglobin Levels In Pregnant Women Research Articles

Efektifitas Komsumsi Tablet Fe dengan Air Jeruk Nipis terhadap Peningkatan Kadar HB Ibu Hamil Anemia Ringan Trimester III

Background: Anemia is a body condition where the hemoglobin level in red blood cells is lower than the normal standard. Pregnant women are said to be anemic if their Hb content is <11gr/dL. According to WHO, the prevalence of pregnant women throughout the world who experience anemia is 41.8%. The percentage of anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia is 37.1%. For the Special Region of Yogyakarta, the prevalence in pregnant women is 19.01%, and the highest incidence of anemia is in Bantul Regency (27.67%). Data from the Bantul District Health Service, from 27 Community Health Centers, there are 5 Community Health Centers with the highest number of anemia, namely at Sewon II Community Health Center. From this data, Sewon II Community Health Center is in second place. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of consuming fe tablets with lime juice on increasing Hb levels in mildly anemic pregnant women at the Sewon II Bantul Community Health Center, Yogyakarta. Method: This quasi-experiment research uses a one group pretest-posttest design. The sample in the study consisted of 30 pregnant women. The sampling technique uses total sampling. The research instrument gave lime to pregnant women with mild anemia for 2 weeks. Then the hemoglobin level was checked before and after drinking lime using a hemoglobin meter checking device in collaboration with the Puskesmas lab section. Results: The results of this research are based on univariate analysis of the characteristics of respondents aged 20-35 years as many as 26 (86.3%) respondents, the majority have a high school education as many as 26 (86.7%) respondents, the occupation of respondents is housewives 28 (93.3%) ) respondents. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant effect on the average value of increasing hemoglobin levels before (10.21) and after drinking lime (11.23) with an average of (1.02). Conclusion: Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving lime juice on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the second trimester at the Sewon II Bantul Community Health Center.

Effectiveness of Giving Dragon Fruit on Increasing Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women with Mild Anemia at Jakarta Harbor Hospital in 2024

Research conducted at Jakarta Harbor Hospital in 2024 aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of dragon fruit in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with mild anemia. Anemia is a common condition at the hospital, affecting around 30% of pregnant women in 2022. The study involved 36 third-trimester pregnant women with anemia. Hemoglobin levels were measured using a digital Hb meter (Quick Check), blood lancet, and strip. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods. The paired sample t-test was applied if the data followed a normal distribution, while the Wilcoxon test was used for non-normal distributions. After 14 days of administering dragon fruit, the study found an average increase in hemoglobin levels of 0.538 g/dL. This indicates that dragon fruit is effective in raising hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with mild anemia.

Comparison of The Effectiveness of Mango And White Ambon Banana on Hemoglobin Levels In Trimester II Pregnant Women With Anemia

Background: Anemia is a condition in which circulating erythrocytes and/or hemoglobin (Hb) cannot fulfill their function of providing oxygen to body tissues. More than 50% of anemia cases spread throughout the world are directly caused by insufficient iron intake. Purpose: To determine the comparison of the effectiveness of Mango and White Ambon Banana on Hemoglobin Levels in Anemic Pregnant Women in the Second Trimester at the Ciater Community Health Center, South Tangerang. Method: This research is a quasi-experimental research design with a two group pre and posttest design, a sampling technique using cluster sampling, a total sample of 30 respondents divided into two treatment groups. This research was conducted in the Ciater Community Health Center area, South Tangerang City in October 2023. The instruments used were mango fruit and white Ambon banana, observation sheet, Easy Touch Blood Hemoglobin. Data analysis used paired sample t- test and Independent T-Test Results: There is an effect of giving mangoes and white Ambon banana on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the second trimester at the Ciater Health Center with a p-value of 0.000. The results of the study showed that there was no difference in the average hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the second trimester between the consumption of mangoes and white Ambon banana with a p-value of 0.292. Conclusion: The results of the study show that there is no difference in the average effect of mangoes and white Ambon banana on the hemoglobin levels of pregnant women. Suggestion: The results of this research can be put into practice independently, especially for consuming mangoes and Ambon banana to increase Hemoglobin levels.

Impact of iron tablet administration and nutritional counseling: Hemoglobin level improvement in anemic pregnant women

Background: According to the 2013 Riskesdas, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesia was 37.1%. Data from the Pariaman City Health Office showed that the prevalence of anemia in 2014 was 43.1%. This study aims to determine the effect of iron (Fe) tablets and nutritional counseling on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia in the Pariaman City area in 2016. Methods: This study is a quantitative study using a quasi-experimental design. The study population consisted of third-trimester pregnant women with anemia, divided into two groups: the Fe tablet group (n=20) and the Fe tablet plus nutritional counseling group (n=20). Data analysis was performed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Dependent T-Test statistical test. Findings: The results showed that the average knowledge score in the Fe group was 0.3, while in the Fe plus nutritional counseling group it was 1.4. The average change in knowledge scores between the two groups showed a significant increase (p=0.002). The average attitude score in the Fe group was 2.15, while in the Fe plus nutritional counseling group it was 2.75. The average change in attitude scores between the two groups was not significant (p=0.205). The average action score in the Fe group was 1.050, while in the Fe plus nutritional counseling group it was 2.7. The average change in action scores between the two groups showed a significant increase (p=0.002). The average difference in hemoglobin levels in the Fe group was 0.280, while in the Fe plus nutritional counseling group it was 0.690. The average change in hemoglobin levels between the two groups showed a significant increase (p=0.008). Conclusion: It can be concluded that the provision of Fe supplementation and nutritional counseling results in a higher increase in hemoglobin levels compared to Fe tablets alone. It is hoped that nutritionists in the field will be more active in providing nutritional counseling to pregnant women with anemia to increase their knowledge about anemia. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study proposes an integrated nutritional intervention model combining Fe tablets with a community-based interactive nutritional counselling program. This model can increase the effectiveness of anaemia control programs in pregnant women by combining supplementation and education.

Differences in the Effectiveness of Papaya and Guava on Hemoglobin Levels of Pregnant Women at the Nagaswidak Health Center

Differences in the Effectiveness of Papaya and Guava on Hemoglobin Levels of Pregnant Women at the Nagaswidak Health Center

Pengaruh Konsumsi Buah Kurma terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin Ibu Hamil dengan Anemia

Globally, the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in developed countries is 49% and in developing countries it is 53%. In Indonesia, the rate of anemia in pregnant women is quite high, namely 48.9%. Anemia in pregnant women can increase the risk of premature birth and bleeding. One effort that can help prevent and treat anemia in pregnant women is to consume foods that are sources of iron, for example dates. The aim of the research was to determine the effect of consuming dates on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. The research design used a quasi-experimental one group with control group. The experimental group was the group that consumed dates and Fe tablets, while the control group only consumed Fe tablets. The population is all third trimester pregnant women at PMB Lina in May 2024, totaling 24 respondents where each group consists of 12 respondents. The sampling technique used is total sampling. Based on the results of the normality test, sig. >0.05, then the statistical test used is the Paired Sample T Test. The average hemoglobin level in the experimental group before being given dates and Fe tablets was 10.2 gr/dl and the average hemoglobin level after being given date palm juice was 11.4 gr/dl. The results of the Wilcoxon test obtained a p value of 0.001, meaning that there was an effect of giving dates on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. It is hoped that health workers can increase public knowledge, especially pregnant women, about food sources high in iron so that they can prevent and reduce the incidence of pregnancy anemia. Key words: , ,

The Effect of Red Spinach Juice on Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia is a prevalent health concern among pregnant women globally, including Indonesia. Red spinach (Amaranthus tricolor), rich in iron and other nutrients, holds promise as a natural intervention. This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the efficacy of red spinach juice in improving hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in West Sumatra. Methods: This study enrolled 180 pregnant women (18-35 years) with mild anemia (hemoglobin 10.0-10.9 g/dL) in their second trimester. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (daily red spinach juice, 200 mL) or the control group (standard iron supplementation) for eight weeks. Hemoglobin levels were measured at baseline, week four, and week eight. Results: A significant increase in hemoglobin levels was observed in both groups (p < 0.001). However, the intervention group exhibited a greater mean increase in hemoglobin (1.8 g/dL) compared to the control group (1.2 g/dL) at week eight. There were no significant differences in adverse events between the groups. Conclusion: Red spinach juice demonstrates potential as an effective adjunct or alternative to standard iron supplementation in improving hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with mild anemia. Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and investigate long-term effects.

PENGARUH PEMBERIAN BUAH NAGA (Hylocerreus polyrhizus) TERHADAP PENINGKATKAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL DI PUSKESMAS NARAS

Anemia in pregnancy is a problem that requires special treatment because its prevalence is still high. According to WHO 2017, anemia in pregnancy is a condition in which a mother has a hemoglobin level of <11 gr% in the first and third trimesters, while in the second trimester the hemoglobin level of pregnant women is <10.5 gr. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of giving dragon fruit (hylocerreus polyrhizus) on increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the Naras Health Center Work Area. This type of research uses an experimental method with a one group pre-test and post-test design. The sample in the study was 15 pregnant women who had anemia. Statistical tests using the Paired Sample Test. The results of the study were obtained before giving dragon fruit to pregnant women in the Naras Health Center Work Area, Pariaman City 2023 with a moderate anemia category, namely 8 respondents (53.0%). After giving dragon fruit with a mild anemia category, namely 11 respondents (73.3%). In conclusion, there is a significant effect on increasing hemoglobin (HB) levels in pregnant women with anemia after being given dragon fruit in the Naras Health Center work area, Pariaman City, with a P value of 0.001 (p<0.05).

The effect of family empowerment on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women

Empowering families can enhance their ability to detect high-risk pregnancies early, which can improve the health status of pregnant women. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the family empowerment model on the hemoglobin levels of pregnant women. It employed a quasi-experimental method with a cross-sectional study approach, implementing a family empowerment intervention to examine its impact on the health of pregnant women. Sampling was conducted using probability sampling with simple random sampling, resulting in 60 pregnant women divided equally into an intervention group and a control group. The independent variable was the family empowerment model intervention, and the dependent variable was the hemoglobin level of the pregnant women. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed with the Wilcoxon test statistic, which indicated a significant effect (p=0.000) of the family empowerment model on the hemoglobin levels of pregnant women. The statistical analysis revealed that the intervention group’s hemoglobin levels showed a significant difference (p<0.05) before and after the intervention. In summary, the treatment involving the family empowerment model significantly affected the hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. After the intervention, nearly all respondents demonstrated increased family involvement in maintaining and caring for pregnant women, facilitating the early detection of high-risk pregnancies, and contributing to increased hemoglobin levels among these women.

The Effect of FE, Guava Juice, and Cantaloupe on Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women

Anemia, characterized by below-normal hemoglobin levels, is a common problem among pregnant women and can have serious consequences if left untreated. Fe (iron) plays a role in increasing hemoglobin synthesis in the body. Giving guava and cantaloupe juice containing vitamin C is expected to increase Fe absorption so that it can increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. The type of research used was a quasi-experiment with a pre- and post-test control group research design. The research sample was divided into two groups, namely the experimental group with the treatment of giving Fe tablets accompanied by guava juice and cantaloupe and the control group, which was only given Fe tablets. The number of samples was 18 pregnant women in the second and third trimesters in each group. The study was conducted for 1 month at Mrs. “N” PMB in Mojoagung, Jombang. There is a relationship between the administration of Fe tablets accompanied by red guava juice and cantaloupe in pregnant women, where pregnant women who consume Fe tablets and red guava juice and cantaloupe experience higher hemoglobin levels than the control group who only consume Fe tablets. Consumption of Fe tablets accompanied by guava and cantaloupe juice can increase hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. For further research, lab tests can be conducted to measure vitamin C levels in several juice formulas.

Efektifitas Pendamping Minum Tablet Tambah Darah terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Rappokalling Makassar

Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest MMR in Asia and the 3rd highest in the ASEAN region. MMR in Indonesia, the 2015 SUPAS results were 305/100,000 live births. Pregnant women are declared anemic if hemoglobin (Hb) < 11 mg/L (1) . This study aims to determine the effectiveness of companions taking blood supplement tablets on the hemoglobin levels of pregnant women. The variables to be studied are companions taking Fe tablets and Hb levels of pregnant women. During pregnancy the plasma increases quite large, the hemoglobin and hematocrit concentrations decrease somewhat, during pregnancy the overall blood viscosity decreases, the average hemoglobin concentration at term is 12.5 g/dl and in around 5% of women the concentration is less than 11.0 g/dl, Therefore, a hemoglobin concentration below 11 g/dl, especially at the end of pregnancy, should be considered abnormal and is usually caused by iron deficiency and not due to hypervolemia of pregnancy. This research was conducted at the Rappokalling Makassar Community Health Center, using a non-probability sampling technique using accidental sampling.The results of companions taking blood supplement tablets are effective on the hemoglobin levels of pregnant women with p value = 0.005, therefore, to increase the hemoglobin levels of pregnant women when health workers give blood supplement tablets, it is best to involve husband/family companions as supervisors of taking medication who have previously been educated by health workers.

The Effect of Spirulina Platensis Extract (Arthrospira platensis) on Enhancing Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women

The prevalence of anemia is still relatively high in the world. The impacts of this case are abortion, premature birth, premature rupture of membranes, histitis, postpartum hemorrhage, low birth weight (LBW), risk of congenital defects, infection in babies, and even death. The objective of this research was to assess how the use of spirulina platensis extract influences the elevation of hemoglobin levels in expectant mothers. In this case, the method used is Quasi-Experiment through a pretest and posttest control group design with a sample of 60 participants, consisting of 30 participants and a control group of 30 participants. Furthermore, the group subjected to the intervention was provided with a remedy, which involved administering Spirulina platensis extract in the form of one 300 mg capsule once a day for 30 days and standard care, while the control group received standard care only. In addition, the sampling technique used is simple side random. The results of the Paired Sample T-test analysis in the intervention group during the pretest obtained a mean hemoglobin level of 9.63 with a standard deviation of 0.490, while during the post-test, obtained mean score of 10.93 with a standard deviation of 0.907 with a p-value of 0.000. Meanwhile, the analysis of the control group during the pretest obtained mean hemoglobin levels of 9.60 with a standard deviation of 0.498, while during the posttest, the mean score obtained was 9.70 with a standard deviation of 0.535 and p-value of 0.083. The difference between the mean hemoglobin levels during the posttest in the experimental and control groups showed m equal 10.93; SD equal 0.907 vs. m equal 9.70; SD equal 0.535, with a p-value of 0.000. Therefore, it is summed up that there was an increase in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women after the administration of Spirulina platensis extract. As input for the health workers, especially midwives, it is suggested to offer alternative therapeutic approaches for pregnant women suffering from anemia by applying Spirulina platensis.

THE EFFECT OF CONSUMING FE TABLETS AND VITAMIN C COMBINATION TABLETS ON HB LEVELS IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT SHAQI CLINIC SEYEGAN IN 2023

Pregnancy with anemia increases the risk of morbidity and mortality because it causes postpartum hemorrhage. In addition, mothers with anemia can experience difficulty breathing, fainting, fatigue, increased heart rate, difficulty sleeping, perinatal infections, and pre eclampsia. It also has an impact on pregnancy outcomes, namely babies can experience Intra Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) and LBW. The study aims to determine the effect of consuming Fe tablets and Vitamin C combination tablets on Hb levels in pregnant women. This study employed Quasy experimental research with One Group pre-test and post-test design obtained directly from respondents through questionnaires that have been prepared by researchers and the data obtained by researchers are processed using the Wilcoxon test. The results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test showed a P value of 0.001 (<0.05), meaning that there was an effect before and after giving FE tablets combined with vitamin C on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. The results showed that from a total of 15 respondents who experienced anemia before treatment decreased to 2 respondents who experienced anemia after treatment. The patients are suggested to follow the instructions given by health workers when doing ANC anywhere to be obedient in taking Fe tablets combined with vitamin C as prevention and treatment of anemia during pregnancy.

The effect of dates and honey extracts (phoenix dactylifera and apis mellifera) for increasing pregnant women's haemoglobin.

To examine the effect of date fruit extract and honey in increasing haemoglobin levels in pregnant women. The quasi-experimental study was conducted from July to August 2022 in Rumbai Pesisir Subdistric, Pekanbaru, Indonesia, and comprised anaemic pregnant women with haemoglobin levels <11gm/dl who were not consuming iron tablets or blood boosters. They were given honey and date extracts 2 tablespoons twice daily for two weeks. Haemoglobin level was checked at baseline and then at the end of each week of intervention. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20 and quantitative method by using bivariate analysis. Of the 50 women, 59(98%) were aged 20-35 years, and 1(2%) was aged >35 years. Besides, 21(42%) women were in the second trimester, 17(34%) in third, and 12(24%) in the first trimester of pregnancy. The increase in haemoglobin levels post-intervention was highly significant (p=0.0001). Date fruit extract and honey increased haemoglobin level of pregnant women.

Effectivity of Beetroot in Increasing Pregnant Women Hemoglobin

The background is that anemia is a major problem in pregnancy women. According to Riskesdas 2019 there are 20.1 % of anemia in West Java. In Cimenyan Public Health Center area there are 37% pregnant women with anemia at 2022. The government has done efforts to reduce this condition by giving the iron tablets to pregnant women. Food supplementation that are rich of iron nutrition such as beetroot consumption can increase the hemoglobin. From the prelimary studies founded that 6 from 10 pregnant women never exprerience consuming beetroot and doesnt know the benefits of consuming beetroot. The aim of the study is to know the effectivity of consuming beetroot in increasing hemoglobin of pregnant women with anemia. The methode is quasy experiment with one group pretest and post-test design, with purposive sampling technique, with 34 subjects. This research use the standard procedure of processing and consuming beetroot. Respondent’s hemoglobin are measure with hemoglobinometer before and after beetroot comsumption. The statistic use bivariate analysis with Wilcoxon test. The result is that the hemoglobin median value from 34 subjects before consuming beetroot juice is 9.75 gr/dl, and after consuming beetroot juice is 10.7 gr/dl. From the statistic test is Sig value (0,000) that means the beetroot juice consumption effectivity increases hemoglobin level in pregnant women with anemia. The conclusion is that the consuming beetroot is effective in increasing pregnant women hemoglobin with anemia.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GIVING BADUY HONEY ON INCREASED HEMOGLOBIN IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT UPT PUSKESMAS DTP SAKETI

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is usually caused by a lack of nutritional intake during pregnancy where the need for iron increases. One effort is to consume natural ingredients such as honey. Honey has many ingredients that are beneficial for the body, especially pregnant women, where 100 grams of honey contains 0.42 mg of fe/iron and 2 micrograms of folate, 0.5 mg of vitamin C. Research purposes: To find out the benefits of giving Baduy honey in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. Research methods: This type of research is quantitative research, The research method used by the author is a quasi-experimental method (Quasi Experiment). "This research method is a way of solving a research problem that is carried out in a planned and careful manner to obtain facts and conclusions that can be understood. The research design used is a pretest-posttest with control group design to determine the effect of treatment in the intervention group by comparing it with the control group. This design uses 2 experimental groups and a control group. Research result: The results of the chi square test obtained a value of p=0.002, which means that if the α value &lt;0.05 the value has a significant influence, so it can be concluded that there is a significant influence between the consumption of Baduy honey on the incidence of anemia in TM III pregnant women at the Saketi Health Center. Conclusion: There is a significant influence between the consumption of Baduy honey on the incidence of anemia in TM III pregnant women at the Saketi Community Health Center.

The Effect of Consuming Dates on Increasing Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women

The Effect of Consuming Dates on Increasing Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women

Description Of Hemoglobin Levels In Pregnant Women With Covid-19 Based On Characteristics

Latar Belakang: Coronavirus merupakan penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh virus SARS-CoV-2. Pada tahun 2021 kasus coronavirus di Indonesia mencapai 4.251.945 jiwa. Pada periode April 2020 – Desember 2021, di RSHS terdapat 269 ibu hamil yang terinfeksi coronavirus. Ibu hamil termasuk salah satu kelompok orang yang rentan terkena virus ini. Selain rentan terkena coronavirus ibu hamil juga rentan terkena anemia.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat gambaran kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil dengan COVID-19 di RSHS Bandung periode April 2020 – Desember 2021.Metode: Metode penelititan ini adalah deskriptif dengan desain cross-sectional dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder yang diambil dari rekam medik RSHS Bandung pada periode April 2020 - Desember 2021. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling. Besar sampel yang diambil dalam penelitian sebanyak 269 data ibu hamil. Analisis data menggunakan tabel distribusi frekuensi dan cross-tabulation.Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa 46% ibu hamil dengan COVID-19 mengalami anemia. Ibu hamil yang mengalami anemia berdasarkan usia paling banyak &lt;20 tahun sebesar 29% dengan anemia sedang, kemudian untuk usia kehamilan terbanyak yaitu trimester I sebesar 33% dengana anemia berat, selanjutnya untuk paritas terbanyak yaitu grandemultipara sebesar 43% dengan anemia sedang.Kesimpulan: Adanya perubahan imunologis dan hematologis pada masa kehamilan, hal ini menyebabkan ibu hamil lebih berisiko terhadap terinfeksi COVID-19 dan anemia, sehingga menyebabkan ibu hamil masuk ke dalam populasi yang berisiko.Saran: Diperlukan penelitian yang lebih mendalam mengenai kadar Hb ibu hamil sebelum dan sesudah terpapar COVID-19 pada tahun yang sama di tempat yang berbeda. Kata kunci: Covid-19, Ibu hamil, Kadar Hemoglobin. ABSTRACT Background: Coronavirus is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In 2021 coronavirus cases in Indonesia reached 4,251,945 people. In the period April 2020 - December 2021, at RSHS there were 269 pregnant women who were infected with the coronavirus. Pregnant women are one of the groups of people who are vulnerable to this virus. Apart from being susceptible to coronavirus, pregnant women are also susceptible to anemia.Purpose: This study aims to see an overview of hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with COVID-19 at the Bandung Hospital for the period April 2020 – December 2021.Method: This research method is descriptive with a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach using secondary data taken from the medical records of RSHS Bandung in the period April 2020 - December 2021. The sampling technique uses total sampling. The sample size taken in this study was 269 data from pregnant women. Data analysis used frequency distribution tables and cross-tabulations.Results: The results of this study found that 46% of pregnant women with COVID-19 experienced anemia. Pregnant women who experienced anemia based on age &lt;20 years at most were 29% with moderate anemia, then for the most gestational age, namely the first trimester, 33% with severe anemia, then for the most parity, namely grandemultipara, 43% with moderate anemia.Conclusion: There are immunological and haematological changes during pregnancy, this causes pregnant women to be more at risk of being infected with COVID-19 and anemia, thus causing pregnant women to enter the at-risk population.Suggestions: For future researchers, more in-depth research is needed regarding the Hb levels of pregnant women before and after being exposed to COVID-19 in the same year in different places. Keywords: COVID-19, Pregnant women, Hemoglobin Levels

The Relationship Between Consumption of Blood-Added Tablets and Micronutrient Intake with Hemoglobin Levels of Pregnant Woman

Anemia is one of the nutritional problems that often occur in pregnant women. A preliminary survey conducted at the Sangkrah Health Center in Surakarta City found that the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in 2022 was 13.5%. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between consumption of blood supplement tablets and intake of micronutrients (iron, folic acid, vitamin C and vitamin B12) with hemoglobin levels of pregnant women at the Sangkrah Health Center in Surakarta City. The method used was observational with a cross sectional approach. Analysis of relationship test using chi-square statistical test. The results of this study showed that of the 36 respondents who were obedient in taking blood supplement tablets, 18 respondents (50%) had normal hemoglobin levels and 18 respondents (50%) had low hemoglobin levels and of the 18 respondents who were not obedient in taking blood supplement tablets, 6 respondents (33.3%) had normal hemoglobin levels and 12 respondents (66.7%) had low hemoglobin levels. There is no relationship between adherence to taking blood supplement tablets and hemoglobin levels (p=0.245), there is a relationship between iron intake and hemoglobin levels (p=0.003), there is a relationship between folic acid intake and hemoglobin levels (p=0.004), there is a relationship between vitamin C intake and hemoglobin levels (p=0.019), there is no relationship between vitamin B12 intake and hemoglobin levels (p=0.161).

Efektivitas Konsumsi Jus Bayam Merah Dan Jus Tomat Terhadap Peningkatan Kadar Hemoglobin Pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III Di Klinik Kita Grogol Depok Tahun 2023

Anemia in pregnancy is a condition where the hemoglobin level of a pregnant woman is below 11 g/dl. The high rate of anemia in third trimester pregnant women at Kita Clinic Depok is a health problem that needs attention. One non-pharmacological effort to increase hemoglobin levels is to consume red spinach juice and tomato juice. This research uses a Quasy Experiment design, with a Two Group Pretest Posttest Design. The samples in this study were pregnant women in the third trimester who experienced mild anemia, of which 15 pregnant women were given red spinach juice and 15 pregnant women were given tomato juice for 7 days. The sampling technique used was Purposive Sampling. Based on the research results, it shows that from pretest data the average hemoglobin level of pregnant women before being given red spinach juice was 10.1 gr/dl, whereas before being given tomato juice the average hemoglobin level of pregnant women was 10.2 gr/dl. In the posttest data, it was found that the average hemoglobin level of pregnant women after being given red spinach juice was 11.1 gr/dl, whereas after being given tomato juice the average hemoglobin level of pregnant women was 11.2 gr/dl. The results of the paired sample T-Test show that the value (p-value 0.000 &lt; 0.05) states that the Ha hypothesis is accepted and Ho is rejected. There is effectiveness between the consumption of red spinach juice and tomato juice in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the third trimester at Kita Grogol Depok Clinic in 2023. Collaboration is needed with specialist obstetricians and gynecology (Obgyn) and midwives providing nutrition education for pregnant women or counseling with provide information about the importance of foods containing iron and carry out routine checks to monitor hemoglobin levels to prevent pregnancy anemia.