EDUCATION ON HANDLING AND PREVENTION OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN THROUGH ANTE NATAL CARE EXAMINATIONS AND PROVISION OF BLOOD-ENHANCING TABLETS AT THE PADANG BULAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

Authors

  • Riza Novianti Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
  • Ribur Sinaga Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
  • Kamelia Sinaga Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
  • Angela Trisnawati Padang Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
  • Nasya Salwa Syanika Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
  • Epiyawati Epiyawati Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan

Keywords:

Education, Anemia, Pregnant Women, Blood-Enhancing Tablets

Abstract

Anemia in pregnant women is a health problem that can impact the safety of both mother and fetus. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of antenatal care (ANC) and iron supplementation (ITP) in reducing the incidence of anemia in the Padang Bulan Community Health Center (Puskesmas) work area. The method used was a descriptive study using a survey approach and direct observation of pregnant women attending ANC. The results showed a decrease in the number of pregnant women experiencing anemia after receiving counseling, antenatal checkups, and regular iron supplementation. Education integrated with primary health care services has proven effective in increasing pregnant women's knowledge about the importance of consuming iron supplements and monitoring their hemoglobin status. In conclusion, regular ANC and regular iron supplementation play a significant role in reducing anemia in pregnant women.

 

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2025-08-14

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Novianti, R., Sinaga, R. ., Sinaga, K., Padang, A. T., Syanika, N. S. . and Epiyawati, E. (2025) “EDUCATION ON HANDLING AND PREVENTION OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN THROUGH ANTE NATAL CARE EXAMINATIONS AND PROVISION OF BLOOD-ENHANCING TABLETS AT THE PADANG BULAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER”, Mitra Husada Health Internasional Conference (MIHHICo), 5(1), pp. 247–251. Available at: http://prosidingmhm.mitrahusada.ac.id/index.php/mihhico/article/view/649 (Accessed: 12January2026).

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): The 5th Mitra Husada Health International Conference (MIHHIC0 2025)

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