Association of Knowledge and Compliance of Blood Supplement Tablet Consumption with the Incidence of Anemia in Adolescent Girls

Anemia Knowledge Compliance Iron Supplementation Adolescent Girls

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  • Heni Sumastri Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Dahliana Dahliana Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Nesi Novita Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Erwin Edyansyah Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Aminah Maya Department of Health Science, Applied Science, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Leni Marlina Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Meilina Meilina Department of Nursing, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia , Indonesia
May 18, 2026
June 30, 2026

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Anemia in adolescent girls can have many adverse effects, such as decreased fitness, reduced academic performance, and increased risk during future pregnancies. One way to prevent it is by taking iron pills, also known as blood-boosting tablets. The research aimed to determine the association between knowledge and compliance with blood supplement tablet consumption and the Incidence of Anemia. The methodology of this research employed an analytical survey design, utilizing a cross-sectional approach. All female students in grades VII, VIII, and IX at Junior High School 10 Sekayu in 2025 were included in the study, totaling 66 students. Data analysis used the Chi-square test with α=0.05 to test the relationship between variables. The results of the study showed a significant relationship between the variable association between knowledge with Anemia Incidence (p-value=0.001). The variable Compliance with Iron Tablet Consumption and the incidence of anemia showed a significant relationship (p-value=0.004). Adherence to iron supplementation has been shown to be crucial for successful anemia prevention, but other factors such as dietary intake, nutritional status, comorbidities, and environmental support are also important. Efforts to improve knowledge and compliance with iron supplement consumption need to be continuously carried out, supported by schools, health workers, and families.

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