HUBUNGAN KEPATUHAN ASUPAN FE DENGAN ANEMIA DEFESIENSI BESI PADA IBU HAMIL DI PUSKESMAS SEI LANGKAI

Abstract

Background: Anemia during pregnancy is a global health issue affecting nearly 50% of pregnant women worldwide. In Indonesia, the increasing prevalence  of  anemia  reflects  a persistent public  health  challenge.  One contributing factor is poor adherence to iron tablet (Fe) supplementation. This study aimed to determine the relationship between compliance with iron tablet consumption and the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women at the Sei Langkai Public Health Center. Methods: This was a quantitative study using a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique was accidental sampling with a total of 56 pregnant women. Data were collected through questionnaires and hemoglobin levels were measured using the Easy Touch device. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test. Results: The  Chi-Square  test  showed  a  significant  relationship  between compliance  with  iron  tablet  intake  and  the  incidence  of  iron  deficiency anemia (p = 0.001). Conclusion: There   is   a   significant   relationship   between   iron   tablet compliance and the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women at the Sei Langkai Public Health Center.