Sri Mularsih
Program Studi Kebidanan, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Agung Putra, Semarang, Indonesia

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A IMPROVING THE ROLE OF HEALTH CADRES IN PREVENTION OF ANEMIA IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES Sri Mularsih; Pingkan Amelia Najla
Sustainable Society Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Agung Putra University

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Anemia is a decrease in the proportion of red blood cells of hemoglobin (Hb) levels that are lower than normal in the blood. Anemia has effects including decreased immunity, lack of oxygen to brain cells. Anemia in adolescent girls can create / have an impact on a continuous cycle of blood deficiency. Adolescent girls who experience anemia are at risk of becoming pregnant women with chronic energy deficiency, which can ultimately cause babies to be born with low birth weight experience stunting. Anemia in adolescent girls can be managed, one of which requires social support such as increasing the role of Health cadres as the spearhead of health drivers in the community to increase social support for adolescent girls with anemia. The problem of anemia in adolescent girls is expected to be overcome with the right strategy. Community service aims to increase the knowledge of Health cadres in 9 health cadre mothers in Summurrejo Village, Gunungpati district Semarang City.