Relationship between Employment Status, Income and Compliance with Iron Supplement Tablets with History of Anemia in Pregnant Women

Isma Salsabila — 2024-09-13

Anemia is a global problem experienced by all countries, especially developing countries. According to the 2018 Basic Health Research data, the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in 2018 was 48.9%, while in 2013 it was 37.1%, increasing by 11.8%. Researchers are interested in conducting research related to "The Relationship between Employment Status, Income, and Compliance with Iron Supplement Tablets with a History of Anemia in Pregnant Women" to determine the factors of the history of anemia in pregnant women. This type of research is quantitative with correlative analytical research using a cross-sectional design. The population used were pregnant women in Mulyasari Village, Ciampel District. The sample in this study was 30 pregnant women with total sampling. The data collection technique used a questionnaire sheet to collect primary data and secondary data through the KIA book. The analysis test used the chi square statistical test. The results of the study showed that there was no relationship between the mother's employment status and the history of anemia in pregnant women (p = 0.850). There is no relationship between family income and history of anemia in pregnant women (p = 0.506). There is a relationship between compliance with iron supplement tablet (TTD) consumption and history of anemia in pregnant women (p = 0.000). Most respondents are aged 20-35 years with the status of housewives, most respondents are already in their third trimester. Based on the results and discussion above, it can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between maternal employment status and family income with history of anemia in pregnant women. There is a relationship between compliance with iron supplement tablet (TTD) consumption and history of anemia in pregnant women.

Prevent Stunting with Information Communication and Education (KIE) Nutrition for Pregnant Women

Royani Chairiyah — 2024-09-13

Efforts to prevent stunting in infants and toddlers can be carried out from the gestation period by increasing nutritional intake in pregnant women. Specific interventions aimed at children in the first 1,000 days of life (HPK) and contributing to a 30% reduction in stunting are Intake containing folic acid and iron is a very important combination of nutrients for pregnant women. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase the knowledge of pregnant women about Pregnant Women's Nutrition to prevent stunting in infants and toddlers with KIE (Communication, Information and Education. The method of community service implementation carried out in the form of balanced nutrition KIE for pregnant women at the Binawan University Laboratory on May 11, 2023. Data collection in the form of increasing the knowledge of pregnant women with questionnaires before and after KIE. The number of participants was 17 pregnant women. The results of the pretest service knowledge are 50% good, 20% moderate, 30% less. Posttest knowledge is good 70%, Fair 20%, Less than 10%. Conclusion There is an increase in pregnant women's knowledge about balanced nutrition so that stunting can be prevented. It is hoped that the Communication of Nutrition Information Education through the implementation of the Balanced Nutrition Guidelines can increase the nutritional knowledge of pregnant women, the intake of nutrients, especially Iron (Fe) and Vitamin C, and can reduce the risk of early stunting in toddlers.

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Relationship between Employment Status, Income and Compliance with Iron Supplement Tablets with History of Anemia in Pregnant Women

Prevent Stunting with Information Communication and Education (KIE) Nutrition for Pregnant Women