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Published
01-09-2025
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Original Research
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PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG PENCEGAHAN ANEMIA SELAMA KEHAMILAN
Dina Indarsita
Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan
yufdel
Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan
Nabila
Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan
Elfina
Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36911/pannmed.v20i2.2288
Keywords: Knowledge about anemia prevention
Abstract
Background: Anemia in pregnant women is when in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy the hemoglobin level is <11 gr/dl or in the second trimester of pregnancy the hemoglobin level is <10.5 gr/dl. Anemia in pregnancy can be caused by iron deficiency and treatment of anemia caused by iron deficiency can be overcome easily and cheaply. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women toward preventing anemia during pregnancy at the Padang Bulan Community Health Center. Method: This study used a descriptive method with a cross-sectional research design using a purposive sampling technique. The population in this study were all pregnant women who underwent Antenatal Care examinations totaling 245 respondents, with a sample of 38 people in the study. The measuring instrument for this study was a questionnaire with data collection using a frequency distribution. Results: The results showed that pregnant women with good knowledge about preventing anemia were 18 people (47.4%).
