PENCEGAHAN ANEMIA TERPADU PADA REMAJA DI LIUKANG KALMAS, KABUPATEN PANGKAJENE DAN KEPULAUAN

Nur Hikmawaty Syarifuddin; Fitriyah Holif; Widya Lestari Nurpratama

doi:10.59060/3hdc6h75

Authors

Nur Hikmawaty Syarifuddin Puskesmas Liukang Kalmas Pangkep
Holif Fitriyah Prodi Gizi Universitas Jember
Widya Lestari Nurpratama Universitas Medika Suherman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59060/3hdc6h75

Keywords:

Adolescents, Anemia prevention, Hemoglobin screening, Iron suplementation, Nutrition education

Abstract

Adolescents are highly vulnerable to anemia, especially in island regions with limited access to health services and nutritious foods. This community service aimed to implement an integrated anemia prevention program through hemoglobin examination and health education for adolescents in Liukang Kalmas, Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regency. Activities included screening hemoglobin levels and delivering counseling sessions on anemia prevention and the importance of iron–folic acid (IFA) tablet consumption. A total of 32 adolescents participated, and data on hemoglobin status were collected and documented. The mean hemoglobin level was 12.8 g/dL, with values ranging from 11.0 to 14.6 g/dL. Based on WHO cut-off values, 21.9% of participants were classified as anemic. Counseling sessions improved participants’ understanding of anemia prevention strategies, including balanced diets and regular IFA supplementation. The activities also raised awareness regarding the importance of early detection of hemoglobin levels as part of adolescent health monitoring. In conclusion, integrated anemia prevention combining hemoglobin screening and health education effectively increased knowledge and awareness while identifying adolescents at risk of anemia in island communities.

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