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Journal : Jurnal Keperawatan Profesional

Gambaran Kejadian Anemia pada Remaja Putri di Kabupaten Indramayu Nurjanah, Suci; Dewi, Berlian Kusuma
Jurnal Keperawatan Profesional Vol 12, No 2 (2024): Preventive Measures
Publisher : Nurul Jadid University, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/jkp.v12i2.9405

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Anemia is a significant global health issue, particularly among adolescent girls who are in a phase of rapid growth and undergoing physiological changes such as menstruation. Adolescence is a critical period in an individual's life, during which the need for iron increases to support growth, cognitive development, and red blood cell production. The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls is a major concern as it can impact on long-term health, academic performance, and quality of life. Therefore, the description of anemia incidence in adolescent girls is crucial to inform effective intervention strategies and prevent further complications. Objective: To determine the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls. Method: This research is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 87 adolescent girls who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. Results: 21.8% of the adolescent girls were experienced anemia. Conclusion: Anemia cases among adolescent girls are still found in Indramayu Regency
Knowledge Levels of Anemia Among Female Adolescents: A Descriptive Study Dewi, Berlian Kusuma; Nurjanah, Suci; Hardi, Gilar Wisnu; Toruan, Sari Artauli Lumban; Winani, Winani; Efendi, Bachtiar
Jurnal Keperawatan Profesional Vol 13, No 2 (2025): Infectious Diseases
Publisher : Nurul Jadid University, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/jkp.v13i2.11963

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Anemia is one of public health issue affecting female adolescent nationally and globally, particularly in female adolescents. Female adolescent who are experiencing anemia may have serious implication for physical growth, future reproductive health, and cognitive function. Previous studies reveal a lack of knowledge of anemia among this vulnerable population. Therefore, the analysis of knowledge levels related anemia in female adolescents is important to inform effective intervention strategies and prevent further complications. Objective: To investigate the analysis of knowledge related anemia among female adolescents. Method: A cross-sectional approach with purposive sampling and structured questions with validity 0.468 and reliability 0.960. A sum of 105 female adolescents who met the inclusion criteria participated in the study. Results: 53,3% of the female adolescents were found has poor knowledge related anemia with mean age of participants was 16 years old. Conclusion: A proportion of female adolescents exhibit less knowledge related anemia, therefore, it is necessary to develop interactive educational media and health promotion regarding anemia by the school and district health authorities