<![CDATA[Anemia during pregnancy remains one of the most significant public health problems worldwide because it contributes to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Reproductive factors, particularly parity and pregnancy interval, are considered important determinants that may influence maternal iron status and the occurrence of anemia. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between parity and pregnancy interval with the incidence of anemia among pregnant women. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 38 pregnant women as respondents. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis to describe respondent characteristics, the Chi-Square test to examine the relationships between variables, and ordinal regression analysis to identify the most influential factor associated with the severity of anemia. The results showed that most respondents were aged 20–35 years, had completed senior high school education, were housewives, and experienced mild anemia. Both parity and pregnancy interval were significantly associated with the incidence of anemia based on bivariate analysis. However, multivariate analysis demonstrated that parity was the most dominant factor influencing the severity of anemia, whereas pregnancy interval was not statistically significant after adjustment. These findings indicate that maternal reproductive characteristics, particularly parity, play an important role in the occurrence of anemia during pregnancy. Therefore, incorporating reproductive history into routine antenatal care, together with early nutritional assessment and appropriate family planning counseling, may improve early identification of high-risk pregnancies and support more effective strategies to reduce maternal anemia and improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.]]>
