Prevention Analysis of Anemia in Pregnant Women at Tosiba Community Health Center

Abstract

Anemia during pregnancy occurs when the body lacks sufficient red blood cells, causing fatigue and inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to all organs of the body. This condition can have a negative impact on the fetus and increase the risk of depression in the mother during and after childbirth. The World Health Organization estimates that 38% of pregnant women experience anemia, with a prevalence of 44.2% in Indonesia in 2020. The number of pregnant women suffering from anemia in Kolaka Regency in 2022 was 24%, and at the Tosiba Health Center it was 27%. This condition can certainly increase the risk of anemia in pregnant women. This study was to determine efforts to prevent anemia in pregnant women. This study uses a quantitative analytical research type with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample consisted of 100 pregnant women at the Tosiba Health Center. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results of the analysis showed a significant relationship between Nutritional knowledge (p-value = 0.035), Diet (p-value = 0.001), Family support (p-value = 0.001), and Compliance with iron tablet consumption (p-value = 0.029) with efforts to prevent anemia in pregnant women. Factors related to anemia prevention efforts include nutritional knowledge, diet, family support, and compliance with iron tablet consumption. Health professionals must develop appropriate strategies to ensure that pregnant women can access antenatal services, receive information about maternal health, and obtain iron tablets.