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Journal : Abdimas Polsaka: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Giving dates to young women for the prevention of anemia Indryani, Indryani; Mustar, Mustar; Hasnidar, Hasnidar; Pattola, Pattola; Sulfianti, Sulfianti
Journal Pengabdian Masyarakat Politeknik Sandi Karsa Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Abdimas Polsaka: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat,Politeknik Sandi Karsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35816/abdimaspolsaka.v4i2.109

Abstract

Anemia prevalence among adolescent girls is significantly higher compared to boys, primarily due to menstruation and increased iron requirements during growth. This condition negatively affects immunity, concentration, academic performance, physical fitness, and productivity, and poses long-term health risks, particularly during future pregnancies. In Bone Regency, adolescent anemia rates remain high despite the government’s iron supplementation program. This community service program aimed to implement research findings on using dates (Phoenix dactylifera) to increase hemoglobin levels and address anemia among adolescent girls. The activity involved health education on anemia prevention and the daily provision of 100 grams of dates (7–8 pieces) for seven consecutive days during menstruation. The program was conducted through observation, counseling sessions, and hemoglobin monitoring before and after the intervention. The rationale for using dates is based on their high iron and nutrient content, which supports hemoglobin synthesis naturally. The targeted participants were adolescent girls from the community surrounding Lapatau Stadium, Bone Regency. Expected outcomes included increased knowledge regarding anemia prevention, improvement in hemoglobin levels, and the promotion of alternative nutritional interventions for anemia management. Monitoring and evaluation were conducted by measuring hemoglobin levels post-intervention to assess effectiveness. The program also aims to disseminate results through a SINTA 5-indexed journal publication, providing evidence-based recommendations for integrating date consumption into adolescent nutrition programs. This initiative highlights the potential of locally acceptable, culturally relevant food-based strategies to complement existing public health interventions in reducing anemia prevalence among teenage girls.
Co-Authors - Afrizal Abu Bakar Afrida Afrida Agustian, Linda Ali, Sarina Amanda, Rizki Surya Amanda, Yosi Nur Annisa Anak Agung Dewi Intan Parwati Andary, Lisa Andriyana, Hena Anggelina, Selin Edri Arda, Darmi Ari Tridianto Aris Tyarini, Indrawati Asih Nur Ismiatun, Asih Nur Asmara, Eren Dwi Aulia Sanova Ayu Wulandari, Bunga Azaria, Tio Tanra Boy Indrayana Darwin, Carles Eddy Haryanto Ely Yuliawan Hadiyanto Hadiyanto Harianja, Sri Indriani Hasnidar Hasnidar Hendriani, Hendriani Herlina, Heni Hidayati, Astuti Indra Jaya Indriani Harianja, Sri Ismawati Ismawati Juliana, Endang Karlina Kiska, Nurul Delima Kurnia, Arizal Dwi Lestari, Olivia Indah M. Asyraf Mardiman Sane Marlina Susanti Mia Aina Muazzomi , Nyimas MUHAMMAD ALI Mujahidawati, Mujahidawati Mustar Mustar, Mustar Narullah, Alfikri NAZURTI, NAZURTI Nazurty Nazurty Nordianiwati, Nordianiwati Nuria, Anniska Nyimas Muazzomi Pattola Priyatno, Hendri Putra, Fakhri Suhanda Eka Rina Oktaviani Robert L Simanungkalit Rois, Dyah Nur Azizah Romundza, Febbry Rosmawati, Eka Rosyadi, Akhmad Fikri Saputri, Ofrima Eka Sarmila, Sarmila Sarniya, Anita Sastrawati, Eka Selvira Paulina Ananda Setiawati, Ari Sherly Utami, Winda Simaremare, Tohap Pandapotan Siregar, Masyunita Siska Lis Sulistiani Sonita, Sandra sri indriani harianja SUKENDRO SUKENDRO, SUKENDRO Sulfianti Sulistiyo, Urip Sulistiyo, Urip Sulistiyo Susilawati, Susilawati Syifa, Putri Taufika, Ryan Trisna Trisna, Trisna Ugi Nugraha Uswatul Hasni Utami, Winda Sherly Wahyudi, Mitha Widiyathi Putri Widayati, Tri Utami Yantoro, Yantoro Zuhdi, Sayfudin