Objective:
The aim of this study is to describe the
risk factors of
anemia among
pregnant women.
Method:
We used an observational analytic study with a
matched case-control study design. The sampling
method used in this study is a
simple random sampling technique. The
sample size in this study is 138 samples that consist of 46 cases and 92 controls. The data obtained from
patient medical records and analyzed statistically using the
chi-square test.
Results:
Nutritional status is a
risk factor of
anemia among
pregnant women in
Community Health Center (Puskesmas) Singgani and Puskesmas Tipo. The
risk of
pregnant women with chronic energy
deficiency (CED) developing
anemia is higher in Puskesmas Singgani compared to in Puskesmas Tipo.
Conclusion:
Prevention can be done by
counseling the bride and groom about
pregnancy preparation and
counseling the
pregnant women to pay
attention to the
nutritional intake, particularly the
consumption of
folic acid supplements and
iron. (AU)