Supplement Tablets Research Articles

PENYULUHAN DAN PEMBERIAN SUPLEMEN BESI DALAM UPAYA PREVENTIF ANEMIA DI SMPN 9 DENPASAR

Iron deficiency anemia is a global public health problem in young women which is influenced by blood loss, diet, physical activity and socioeconomic conditions. It can cause various impacts on growth and development, resistance to infectious diseases, activity, concentration, and intelligence. Support for understanding and intake of iron through community service activities is expected to strengthen cadres at SMPN 9 Denpasar in setting a positive example in a healthy lifestyle to prevent anemia which is still a problem for those who can afford it at the school. The method used were by providing counseling and giving supplement tablets in addition to cadre, as well as providing partner assistance. After the implementation of community service, there was an increase in cadre knowledge of 70.9% (followed by 25 cadre) regarding iron deficiency anemia and management of food sources. In addition, 25 packages of iron tablets have been distributed to cadres and all cadres have consumed the iron tablets regularly and there have been no side effects.

The Impact of Prior Related Behavior on Stunting Incidents Abang I Health Center, Karangasem District, Bali, Indonesia

Background: Stunting is growth failure in children under 5 years due to chronic malnutrition, often occurring during the first 1000 days of life. Maternal behavior during pregnancy has a major impact on fetal development and the possibility of stunting. This study aims to analyze the relationship between prior related behavior, such as blood increasing tablets consumption, antenatal care checks, and animal protein consumption, with the incidence of stunting in the Abang I Community Health Center Work Area, Karangasem Regency. Methods: Using non-probability sampling technique with Purposive sampling, with a total of 70 respondents from a total population of 230 people who met the inclusion criteria, namely mothers aged 15-45 years, mothers who had stunted toddlers and were registered in the Abang I Community Health Center Working Area. Results: Based on non-probability statistical tests. Spearman Rank parametric, found a significant p-value for blood increasing tablets consumption behavior (p=0.002), Antenatal care examination (p=0.004), and animal protein consumption (p=0.002), showing a value <0.05 which means there is a relationship with stunting incident. The majority of respondents showed bad behavior in these three areas, namely consump blood increasing tabletstion behavior 55.7%, antenatal care examination 55.7% and animal protein consumption 52.9%. It is hoped that health workers at the Community Health Center will follow up with pregnant women and teenage girls in coordination with the village or Community Health Center for education about the importance of blood increasing tablets, antenatal care examinations, and animal protein intake to prevent stunting in toddlers. Conclusion: There is a relationship between maternal behavior in consuming blood supplement tablets, antenatal care and animal protein consumption with the incidence of stunting in the working area of Puskesmas Abang I, Karangasem district, Bali, Indonesia.

Factors Related To Compliance With The Consumption Of Iron Tablets In Adolescent Females

Background : Anemia is a condition characterized by decreased hemoglobin levels, red blood cell counts, and impaired oxygen requirements. One type of anemia that is often experienced by adolescents is iron deficiency anemia, due to the high iron requirements for adolescent growth which is inversely proportional to the amount of iron intake of adolescents. Many factors cause adolescent girls not to consume or still low consumption of Iron Supplement Tablets in Adolescent Girls. This study aims to determine the factors that influence compliance in taking iron tablets in adolescent girls at SMP Negeri 1 Kotabunan. Materials and Methods: This type of research uses quantitative observational analytic with a cross-sectional approach conducted on 74 female students taken from total sampling. Data collection was obtained from a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out by univariate analysis carried out on each variable and bivariate using the Charles Spearman Correlation Test or Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient with a confidence level (alpha) of 0.05. Results:of the study showed that respondents started menstruating at the age of 11-12 years by 35%, adolescent girls were obedient in consuming iron tablets by 57 people (77%), knowledge of adolescent girls by 67 people (90.5%) with a good category, Teacher Support 82.4%, Family 66.2% and Peers 77% supported adolescent girls consuming iron tablets, the correlation coefficient value with the Spearman's Rank test. for knowledge with compliance in consuming iron tablets 0.000, teacher support 0.003, family support 0.000 and peer support 0.007. There is a relationship between the level of knowledge, teacher support, family support and peer support with compliance in consuming iron tablets with a correlation coefficient value (sig.2-tailed) <0.05. Conclusion: Adolescents in the growth and development period require adequate nutrient intake including the consumption of iron tablets to avoid anaemia. This study shows that factors associated with adherence to iron tablet consumption in adolescent girls are knowledge, attitude, parental support and teacher support.

Policy Analysis for Anemia and Pregnant Women Care Eleviation Program Through Prospective Bride’s Preparation

Background: The percentage of pregnant women experiencing anemia in Indonesia has increased 37.1% compared to 2018 Riskesdas. The incidence of stunting is also influenced by the anemia and nutritional status of the mother during pregnancy. The implementation of 1000HPK has been widely implemented in all districts and cities throughout Indonesia but there are still obstacles in policy integration and cross-sector coordination caused by a lack of understanding of the program so that priority placement is not determined. Aim: to obtain policy recommendations for improving programs to prevent and alleviate anemia and Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) for pregnant women through the process of prospective bride’s preparation. Research method: The method used Action research with 3 stages. The sample are key persons of 1000 HPK program which are Public Health Office, BKKBN, Midwifery and Nursing Health Providers, and Regional Ministry of Religion (Kemenag and KUA). 24 people participate in FGD and 5 people for the In-depth Interview which was carried out at a place agreed upon by the respondents. Results: of the research provide recommendations for the need for collaboration between schools and universities for health education, schools and community health centers in providing blood supplement tablets, the need for an SOP for administration flow and procurement flow for Fe tablets as well as evaluation and monitoring. Modifying Fe tablets to make them popular with teenagers, creating health check formats for use, utilizing research and community service results and utilizing digital-based communications. Conclusion: achieving the goals of the anemia policy program requires cooperation and collaboration between various stakeholders. Keywords: Policy, Anemia, CED, Pregnant Women, Prospective Brides

The impact of regular consumption of iron tablets on changes in hemoglobin levels of female adolescents with anemia in the Aksi Bergizi program: An experimental study

Background: Health problems that often occur in adolescent girls are anemia. The high incidence of anemia, despite the implementation of a blood supplementation tablet program for adolescent girls since 2016, led the government to initiate the Program Aksi Bergizi. Objectives: This study aims to explain the effect of the implementation of Aksi Bergizi on the regularity of blood supplement tablets consumption and changes in hb levels in anemic adolescent girls. Methods: This research is a quantitative study, which uses a quasi-experiment design with a control group pre-test post-test approach. The parallel design is used to compare between two groups. The population of anemic adolescent girls in class VII of SMPN 2 Sedati was 48 female students. The sample of this study was 48 respondents with total sampling. Data collection techniques by giving knowledge questionnaires, iron consumption monitoring checklists and checking Hb levels with easytouch Hb measuring instruments. The independent variable is the provision of Aksi Bergizi. While the dependent variable is the regularity of iron consumption and changes in Hb levels. Data analysis used Mann Whitney U Test with a significant value of p < 0.05. Results: The results showed that most respondents in the treatment group had good knowledge (41.7%), iron consumption became regular (79%) and hb levels increased by an average of 0.4 gr/dl after the nutritious action program. The results of this study did not apply to the control group who were not given Aksi Bergizi. In the bivariate test, there was an effect of nutritious action program on the regularity of iron consumption with a p value of 0.037 < α (0.05). In addition, there is an effect of Aksi Bergizi on changes in hb levels with a p value of 0.043 < α (0.05). It is concluded that the Aksi Bergizi affects the regularity of consumption of blood supplement tablets and changes in hb levels in anemic adolescent girls.

PEMBERIAN JAMBU BIJI MERAH TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL

Anemia in pregnancy is a condition with hemoglobin (Hb) levels < 11gr% in the first and third trimesters while the hemoglobin level in the second trimester is < 10.5gr%. Untreated anemia in pregnant women will result in suboptimal growth and development of the fetus in the womb and has the potential to cause complications in pregnancy and childbirth, even causing maternal death. Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia can be done by consuming blood supplement (Fe) tablets per day and adding vitamin C. Red guava is a fruit rich in vitamin C. The vitamin C contained in guava increases the absorption of iron by the body, so that the body can absorb iron optimally. The aim of this care is to provide care to anemic pregnant women by giving them red guava juice to increase hemoglobin levels. This research method is a type of descriptive research with a case study approach. The sample was 1 pregnant woman G1P0A0 UK 36 weeks with mild anemia. The care provided is by administering 1 x 250 ml of red guava juice per day for 7 days from 15 – 21 March 2024. Care is carried out in 2 visits. From 7 days of care, the result was an increase in the mother's hemoglobin level of 1.8 gr/dl, where previously the mother's first Hb was 10.7 gr/dl to 12.5 gr/dl. It was concluded that giving red guava juice can increase hemoglobin levels in anemic pregnant women.

Anemia in young pregnant women: A cross-sectional study in Indonesia

Background: The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in Indonesian remains high at 48.9%, with the highest rates observed among young mothers aged 15-24 years. Anemia is associated with adverse outcomes for both mothers and their children. Understanding the determinants of anemia in young mothers is crucial for taking preventive measures. However, there are currently no national studies in Indonesia on the prevalence and risk factors of anemia in pregnant women aged 15 to 24 years.Objective: To measure the prevalence and factors associated with anemia in young pregnant women in Indonesia.Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized on secondary data from the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riset Kesehatan Dasar= Riskesdas). The subject of this research were pregnant women aged 15 to 24 years who participated in Riskesdas 2018 and had independent variables data including hemoglobin measurement data, age, education, residence, occupation, travel time to health facilities, age at first pregnancy, ownership of the maternal and child health (MCH) handbook, history of previous abortion, gestational age, number of iron supplement tablets, supplementary feeding, and chronic energy deficiency. Univariate analysis was conducted to analyse the subject characteristics and hemoglobin data, while chi-square and logistic regression were used to determine factors associated with anemia in young pregnant women Results: The study found that 36.2% of young pregnant women had anemia. The incidence of anemia was associated with gestational age but not with other factors. Pregnancy in the first trimester poses the highest risk compared to other trimesters (cOR=3.89; 95%CI:1.47-10.30; p=0.006), as confirmed by multivariate analysis (aOR=4.44; 95%CI: 1.41-13.95; p=0.01).Conclusion: Anemia affects 36.2% of pregnant women aged 15 to 24 years in Indonesia. The risk of anemia in young pregnant women is significantly associated with gestational age with the first trimester being the most critical period.

Formulation, Characterization, and In Vitro Simulated Gastrointestinal Fluid Analysis of Chewable Yogurt Tablet Incorporated with Corncob Fiber

This study formulates and evaluates a novel functional food, corncob fiber-infused chewable yogurt tablets, to enhance nutritional value. The tablets have the potential to alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms in the elderly and combat malnutrition in selective eaters, potentially replacing multiple supplement tablets. Four batches of tablets underwent rigorous evaluation, considering physicochemical properties, shelf life, and probiotic viability in simulated gastrointestinal conditions. All tablets exhibited robust stability against simulated fluids (85–90% survival rate) and met desired physicochemical benchmarks. Notably, F1 had the lowest hardness (9.50 kp/cm<sup>²</sup>), while tensile strength showed no significant variance (0.93–1.18 N/mm<sup>²</sup>) between tablets. However, F3 and F4 displayed significantly longer disintegration times (41.11–52.82 min). After three months, the average bacterial viability was 7 log no. CFU/g, highlighting the tablets’ potential to deliver intact probiotics for immediate beneficial effects upon consumption. Thus, these chewable yogurt tablets offer a promising means to deliver probiotics effectively while addressing specific dietary challenges.

Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah Pada Remaja Putri Dengan Status Anemia

Anemia is one of the nutritional problems in Indonesia. The prevalence of anemia among adolescents in Indonesia is 32 percent. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge and compliance of the consumption of blood supplement tablets in teenage daughters with anemia status in the State High School 1 Bantul. Type of analytical research with cross-sectional design. Sampling using purposive sampling with a total of 87 pupils. Data collection using knowledge level questionnaires and compliance consumption of blood supplement tablets. The results showed that 73.6% of girls had a good level of knowledge, 60.9% of girls did not obey taking blood supplements, but only 3.4% had anemia. Analysis of data using fisher's exact test with the results there was no significant relationship between knowledge level and anemia status with a value of p= 1,00 (p0,05), there is no significant relation between consistency of blood supplement tablet consumption with anemia state with a score of p = 1,00, (p 0,05). The conclusion of this study was no relationship between the level of knowledge and anemic status, nor was there a relationship between compliance of tablet supplement intake with a status of anemia.

High Protein Milk Effective to Increase the Hb Levels of Third Trimester of Pregnancy with Anemia

The high maternal mortality rate in Indonesia is still plagued by three main causes, one of which is anemia caused by iron deficiency. This weakness is related to protein deficiency, so the way to overcome it is by giving blood supplement tablets with additional protein intake to pregnant women. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of giving high protein milk intake on increasing hemaglobin levels in third trimester pregnant women with iron deficiency. This test plan was a pre-try one collection pretest-posttest. The population in this study was all third trimester pregnant women with pale faces in the work room of the Gondanglegi Welfare Center Malang Regime, with a sample of 33 people using total sampling. The measured test used was Wilcoxon Marked Rank Test. The examination results showed that the average hemaglobin level before treatment was 10.1 gr/dl, and after treatment was 11.1 gr/dl. The results showed that there was an effect of giving high protein milk on increasing hemaglobin levels in third period pregnant women with pale skin in the Gondanglegi Health Center Working Area (p-value = 0.000). The conclusion of this study is that milk protein consumption basically affects the increase in hemaglobin levels in pregnant women. It is recommended for pregnant women who get anemia to focus on their food intake, especially protein consumption.

Factors Associated With The Incidence Of Anaemia In Grade X Students At Sman 1 Sukahaji, Majalengka District In 2023

Anemia is a condition in which the number and size of red blood cells or hemoglobin levels fall below the set normal limit, resulting in disruption of the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen throughout the body. The incidence of anemia in Indonesia is 48.9% with the proportion of anemia in the age group 15-24 years namely 32%. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the incidence of anemia in class X students at SMAN 1 Sukahaji, Majalengka Regency in 2023. This type of research uses an observational analytic study with a cross sectional approach. The number of samples is 129 female students taken by probability random sampling from 187 female students. The data were analyzed using the Chi-Square statistical test. From the results of statistical tests, it was found that there was a relationship between nutritional status (p=0.017), menstrual cycle (p=0.014), menarche (p=0.000), knowledge about anemia (p=0.000) and adherence to taking iron supplement tablets (p=0.000 ) with the incidence of anemia in class X students at SMAN 1 Sukahaji, Majalengka Regency in 2023. It was concluded that nutritional status, menstrual cycle, menarche, knowledge about anemia and adherence to taking blood supplement tablets are factors associated with anemia in class X students at SMAN 1 Sukahaji, Majalengka Regency in 2023. It is recommended for female students to increase consumption of iron and protein and it is hoped that the role of parents or teachers to monitor female students in consuming iron tablets.

Penyuluhan Bahaya Anemia Pada Remaja Di SMK Kesehatan Fania Salsabila

Anemia is a condition where the blood hemoglobin level is less than the threshold. Physiologically, anemia occurs when there is a lack of hemoglobin to transport oxygen to the tissues. Anemia is one of the most common health problems found in teenage girls. Anemia in teenagers can have a negative impact on the health and future of teenagers. Objective: to increase the knowledge of Fania Salsabila Health Vocational School students regarding the meaning, causes, types, symptoms, preventing and treating anemia. Method: lecture and using animated video media as well as question and answer with a total of 20 participants, class XII Nursing Assistant students at the Fania Salsabila Health Vocational School. Conclusion: counseling about the dangers of anemia in adolescents was received well and smoothly, students actively asked questions and were interested in the topic presented. Suggestion: schools are expected to continue the program of providing blood supplement tablets in collaboration with the health service as an effort to prevent anemia in adolescents. Key words: Anemia; Counseling; Adolescence

Edukasi dan Screening Kesehatan sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Anemia pada Remaja Perempuan di MTs Nurul Falah Areman, Depok

Adolescent girls are a vulnerable group who can experience anemia due to low consumption and absorption of iron, blood loss during menstruation, and increased iron requirements. Anemia can cause impaired growth and health status as well as decreasing academic performance and cognitive development. Education regarding nutrition and screening for adolescent girls is an appropriate, effective, and sustainable method for preventing anemia due to iron deficiency. Therefore, in this community service activity, a combination of education and screening is carried out to prevent the development of anemia in adolescent girls at MTs Nurul Falah Areman. The community service was carried out using the lecture method and filling out a questionnaire in the form of a pretest and post-test to assess the increase in knowledge consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. The result obtained from 53 students showed that 52,8% had good knowledge regarding anemia and 47,2% had poor knowledge. Based on an examination of Hb levels, 25% of adolescent girls fall into the category of moderate and mild anemia. Education regarding anemia should be carried out routinely at MTs Nurul Falah Areman. Furthermore, MTs Nurul Falah Areman can be a target for blood supplement tablets from the nearest Community Health Center, so that in the future no more young women will be found suffering from anemia.

PEMODELAN GEOGRAPHICALLY WEIGHTED NEGATIVE BINOMIAL REGRESSION (GWNBR) PADA KEJADIAN STUNTING DIiKABUPATEN BARITO KUALA TAHUN 2022

Stunting is a condition of malnutrition in toddlers that causes their height to be lower than other children their age. In 2022, South Kalimantan Province has a stunting prevalence of 24.6% and ranks fifteenth in Indonesia. Barito Kuala Regency, one of the regions in South Kalimantan Province, has the highest stunting rate at 33.6% which is included in the Chronic- Acute category (≥ 20%). This study uses the GWNBR model to characterize the factors that cause stunting in Barito Kuala Regency. The GWNBR model will make it easier for researchers to find out the factors that affect stunting in each sub-district. The weight matrix used is a fixed kernel function and an adaptive kernel function. The predictor variables used were the percentage of infant history of complete basic immunization, history of exclusive breastfeeding in infants <6 months, history of low birth weight babies, new visits to pregnant women (K1), sixth antenatal care (ANC) visit (K6), history of pregnant women who received blood supplement tablets, history of infants 6-11 months who received vitamin A, active posyandu and households with access to appropate sanitary facilities.(healthy latrines). The best model results obtained with adaptive gaussian weighting with an AIC value of 167.25. Keywords: Stunting Cases, GWNBR model.

Implementation of Specific Nutrition Interventions to Prevent Stunting in Pregnant Women in the Oesapa Community Health Center Area East Nusa Tenggara

Policies related to stunting prevention have been in place since 2013. However, the prevalence of stunting in East Nusa Tenggara Province is still the highest in Indonesia from 2013 to 2022. One of the areas in the province where the prevalence decreased from 2021 to 2022 is Kupang City. Oesapa Community Health Centre was appointed by the Indonesian Ministry of Health as a pilot health centre representing Kupang City. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of specific nutritional interventions for handling stunting based on the variables of communication, bureaucratic structure, resources, and disposition in the target group of pregnant women which will be associated with the target achievement of specific nutritional interventions based on Presidential Regulation No 72 of 2021. The research used qualitative methods with triangulation of informants totalling 5 people, data triangulation, and triangulation of methods, namely in-depth interviews and observations. The results showed that interventions in the form of providing additional food to pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency conditions and pregnant women who consume blood supplement tablets at least 90 tablets during pregnancy have successfully reached the target. Other Community Health Centres can make the Oesapa Community Health Centre a barometer in providing health services, especially in specific nutrition interventions aimed at target groups of pregnant women so that they work together in accelerating the reduction in stunting prevalence.

Factors Influencing Nutrition and Blood Supplement Tablet Consumption Among Prospective Brides

Background: Anemia is a condition where the number of red blood cells or the capacity of red blood cells to carry oxygen is not sufficient to meet physiological needs. Factors that influence anemia are nutritional patterns where poor eating habits can cause iron deficiency. Lack of awareness or compliance with the consumption of blood supplement tablets can also predispose someone to anemia. The Health Belief Model (HBM) is a health behavior model that is used to predict behavior. HBM consists of perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, perceived severity, perceived self-efficacy and cues to action. The aim of this research is to determine the factors that influence the behavior of consuming nutrition and blood supplement tablets to prevent anemia in bridesmaids in Religious Affairs Office (KUA), Maospati District, Magetan Regency in 2024. Method: This is an observational analytical quantitative research with a sample of 31 prospective brides and grooms at religious affairs office Maospati in 2024. This research was measured using a health belief model questionnaire by distributing questionnaires to prospective brides and grooms. Data analysis uses primary data which is tested with descriptive analysis, classical assumption tests and linear regression tests. Results: Of the 6 behavioral factors studied include perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, perceived severity, perceived self-efficacy and cues to action, which is only perceived self-efficacy with a p-value of 0.000. Conclusion: The factors that influence the behavior of consuming nutrition and blood supplement tablets among prospective brides at the Maospati religious affaris office, only self-efficacy has an influence. Therefore, perceived self-efficacy needs to be prioritized.

Control Behaviors of Fathers and Pregnant Women on Adherence of Pregnant Women to Take Blood Supplement Tablets

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p><em>Anemia prevention programs in pregnant women often involve the consumption of blood supplement tablets in pregnant women, and an understanding of the role of fathers and pregnant women in supporting adherence is essential to improve the effectiveness of such programs.</em><em> In certain populations, such as pregnant women, anemia can have a serious impact on health and development. In pregnant women, anemia can increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, and maternal death. </em><em>The aim of the study was to determine which factors of paternal and maternal control behaviors were correlated with maternal adherence to blood supplementation tablets.This research was conducted quantitatively with a cross-sectional approach. The sample included 214 married couples in Kediri City which was taken using random sampling technique in March 2024. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included questions on paternal and maternal control behaviors, compliance with blood supplementation tablet consumption. Univariate and bivariate were the two stages of data analysis, chi-square test was used for bivariate analysis.The results showed that paternal control behaviors (paternal knowledge, support) and maternal control behaviors (self-efficacy, attitudes, side effects) had values >0.05 which means there is no correlation with pregnant women's adherence to taking blood supplement tablets, while father's control variables (trust, father's attitude) and mother's control variables (media exposure, mother's knowledge) <0.05, which means there is a correlation with pregnant women's adherence to taking blood supplement tablets.</em><em>his finding confirms that the role and control measures of fathers are critical to support pregnant women's adherence to taking blood tablets.</em><em></em></p><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><strong><em>Keyword: Adherence, Blood Supplementation Tablets, Control Behavior, Father, Pregnant Women</em></strong></p>

The Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitude About Anemia with Compliance to Consume Iron Supplement Tablets in Female Adolescents of Grade X at State Senior High School 13 Surabaya

The transition from childhood to adulthood that adolescents go through is known as the "adolescent stage". Anemia is a common nutritional condition among adolescent girls in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of adolescent girls regarding anemia and their willingness to take Fe (iron) tablets. The type of research is analytic observational with a cross sectional approach. A total of 68 panelists were purposively selected. The results showed that most had a good understanding of anemia, but there were still many who did not take Fe (iron) tablets. Chi-Square test was applied to analyze the data and it was found that adolescent girls in class X SMA Negeri 13 Surabaya did not know anything about anemia and did not take blood enhancement tablets. In conclusion, most of the adolescent girls have positive attitude and knowledge related to anemia, but some adolescents do not consume Fe (iron) supplements. Suggestion: Inspire adolescent girls to consume Fe (iron) supplements along with providing comprehensive information related to anemia and motivation.

Description of the Incidence of Anemia in Young Women at SMPN 2 Depok, Yogyakarta

Anemia is an important problem experienced by many teenagers. Anemia is a lack of red blood cells in the body. Young women are more susceptible to anemia, this is related to their own condition of experiencing menstruation (menstruation) and the result of an unhealthy diet. Therefore, further research is needed to describe anemia in adolescent girls. The aim of this study is to describe the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls at SMPN 2 Depok, Yogyakarta. The method used in this research is descriptive study. The sample in this study used total sampling. The sample was 57 8th grade teenage girls at SMPN 2 Depok, Yogyakarta. data analysis using descriptive analysis. As much as 56.14% of the 51 teenage girls who took part in the activity had anemia or anemia (32 teenage girls). This shows that the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls at SMPN 2 Depok is still high. One of the causes of anemia in adolescent girls is the lack of prevention of anemia in adolescent girls, such as taking blood supplement tablets and consuming foods with balanced nutrition. The incidence of anemia in adolescent girls is still high, so efforts are needed to prevent anemia by schools collaborating with nearby health facilities.

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.