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MUAC and Hemoglobin Among Adolescent Girls: Implications For Community-Based Nutritional Interventions Malonda, Nancy Swanida Henriette; Sanggelorang, Yulianty; Pondagitan, Alpinia Shinta; Salsabila, Syefira
Public Health of Indonesia Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): January - March
Publisher : YCAB Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36685/phi.v12i1.1409

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Background: Anemia among adolescent girls is a global public health issue that can impair growth, cognitive function, and future reproductive health. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the influence of various nutritional, socioeconomic, and physiological factors on hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 50 adolescent girls aged 11–19 years. Data collection included anthropometric measurements, dietary intake assessments, and a structured questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and menstrual patterns. Hemoglobin levels were measured using a standard hemoglobinometer. Bivariate analysis using Spearman’s Rho and multivariate analysis using multiple linear regression were performed to determine the associated factors. Results: The prevalence of anemia was 26%. Bivariate analysis showed significant correlations between hemoglobin levels and mid-upper arm circumference (r = 0.356; p = 0.011), protein intake (r = 0,271; p = 0.050), and iron intake (r = 0.293; p = 0.039). Multivariate analysis revealed that MUAC and protein intake were the most influential factor affecting hemoglobin levels (p = 0.021 and 0.025 respectively). Other variables such as BMI-based nutritional status, parental income, vitamin C intake, anemia-related knowledge, and menstrual characteristics did not show significant associations. Conclusion: The findings highlight that improving dietary intake particularly of protein and iron and regularly monitoring MUAC are practical steps to reduce anemia among adolescent girls. These insights offer valuable guidance for nutritional interventions focused on adolescent well-being. Keywords: adolescent girls; hemoglobin; mid-upper arm circumference; protein intake; iron intake; nutritional status  
Gambaran pengetahuan ibu balita tentang gizi seimbang Pasla, Angie Julieta; Sanggelorang, Yulianty; Punuh, Maureen Irinne
Holistik Jurnal Kesehatan Vol. 19 No. 12 (2026): Volume 19 Nomor 12
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan-fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Malahayati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33024/hjk.v19i12.2296

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Background: Nutrition is a crucial aspect of maintaining human health and well-being. Broadly speaking, nutrition encompasses all processes within the human body to acquire, digest, absorb, and transport nutrients, starting from the ages of 0-5 years. Mothers' knowledge about nutritional needs is very important, this is because to create a better future generation, the role of mothers in caring for babies and children is a determining factor. Purpose: To examine the knowledge of mothers of toddlers regarding balanced nutrition. Method: This quantitative research used a total sampling technique and a sample size of 90 respondents. The study was conducted in five villages in Pineleng District, Minahasa Regency, from May to November 2025. The research variable examined was mothers' knowledge of balanced nutrition, using a questionnaire. Results: Most respondents were aged 17-35 years (82 respondents) (91.1%), worked as housewives (79 respondents) (87.7%), and had a high school education (57 respondents) (63.3%). Regarding knowledge levels, the majority of respondents (78 respondents) had good knowledge. Conclusion: The general overview of mothers' knowledge of balanced nutrition in this study was categorized as good. Suggestion: It is hoped that health authorities can provide education to the community, especially mothers with toddlers, about nutrition-aware families to increase public knowledge.   Keywords: Balanced Nutrition; Knowledge; Mother; Toddler.   Pendahuluan: Gizi merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam menjaga kesehatan dan kesejahteraan manusia. Gizi, dalam pengertian luas, mencakup semua proses yang terjadi dalam tubuh manusia untuk memperoleh, mencerna, menyerap, dan mengangkut dimulai dari usia 0-5 tahun. Pengetahuan ibu tentang kebutuhan gizi sangat penting sekali, hal ini disebabkan untuk menciptakan generasi mendatang yang lebih baik, peran ibu dalam merawat bayi dan anak menjadi faktor penentu.   Tujuan: Untuk melihat gambaran pengetahuan ibu balita tentang gizi seimbang. Metode: Penelitian kuantitatif dengan teknik pengambilan  sampel menggunakan teknik total sampling dan jumlah sampel sebanyak 90 responden. Penelitian ini dilakukan  di 5 desa di Kecamatan Pineleng, Kabupaten Minahasa dengan waktu pelaksanaan pada Mei-November 2025 dengan variabel yang di teliti adalah pengetahuan  ibu  tentang gizi seimbang menggunakan instrumen kuesioner. Hasil: Sebagian besar responden berusia pada rentang 17-35 tahun sebanyak 82 responden (91.1%), bekerja sebagai IRT sebanyak 79 responden (87.7%), dan pendidikan terakhir yang paling banyak yaitu SMA sebanyak 57 responden (63.3%). Terkait dengan tingkat pengetahuan, mayoritas responden memiliki pengetahuan yang baik sebanyak 78 responden (86.6%). Simpulan: Gambaran pengetahuan ibu tentang gizi seimbang pada penelitian ini termasuk pada kategori baik. Saran: Diharapkan pihak kesehatan dapat memberikan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat, khususnya ibu yang memiliki balita tentang keluarga sadar gizi, agar pengetahuan masyarakat dapat meningkat. Kata Kunci: Ibu; Balita; Gizi Seimbang; Pengetahuan.
Co-Authors abram, rani angraini Adam, Hilman Ade Individ Makal Adha, Tri Y. Adinda Waloni Adisti A. Rumayar Adisti A. Rumayar Amisi, Marsella D. Ampow, Miracle Eukharistia Angelina Stevany Regina Masengi Anggela, Jelsy Arbie, Astrid Razkia Asep Rahman Astriani Bawoleng Astried Carolina Mathindas Avelina da Gomez B H. R. Kairupan Basri, Muh. Hasan Boseren, Agustinus Christa Bidara Corputty, Stevanny da Gomez, Avelina Maria Rosari Dajoh, Thessalonika Zeffanya Daniel Febrian Sengkey Daslety, Vindhy Dewi Christa Kobis Diana Christin Dina Mariana Dingse Pandiangan Dingse Pandiangan Pandiangan Edward Nangoy, Edward Enji Virginia Tampi Ester Candrawati Musa Ester Musa Eva Mariane Mantjoro1 F Ari Anggraini Sebayang Fatimawali . Florianus Hans Matheus Mawo Gerungan, Anastasia Emmy Grace Yurico Bawole Hendra A. Herlambang, Hendra A. Herlyanti Yuliana Anggraeny Bawole Hullah, Muhammad Rosyad Jelsy Anggela Jimmy Posangi Jootje Umboh Kairupan, Tara S. Kaisar Rompas Kalangi, Billy Johns Kapantow, Marlin Grace Kapantow, Nova Hellen Kapoh, Marshanda Meily Emanuela Katanga, Sefanya Kawatu, Paul A T Kawatu, Paul A.T Kawengian, Shirley ES. Kereh, Valenia Keren Natalniela Kewo, Dhea Virjinia Lady Galatia Lapian Lafita Gobel Larobu, Eunike Sherenia Lenette, Novranka Leviane Jacklin Lotulung Liando, Lestari E. Liu, Resi Moren Makanoneng, Gwyneth Gwendellyn Malonda, Nancy S H Malonda, Nancy S. H Malonda, Nancy S.H Malonda, Nancy Swanida Malonda, Nancy Swanida Henriette Mamahit, Juliet Merry Eva Mambo, Christi Diana Manampiring, Aaltje E Manangkot, Regina Hanna Mandagi, Chreisye K. F. Mandanusa, Mita Prasetia Marcella Manoppo Marsela Dervina Amisi Marsella .D. Amisi Marsella D Amisi Marsella D. Amisi Marsella Dervina Amisi Marsella Dervina Amisi Marthen Theogives Lasut, Marthen Theogives Matali, Linda Agnes Maulydia, Nur B. Maureen I. Punuh, Maureen I. Maureen Punuh Mawitjere, Mikha C.L Maya Lumenta Maya, Anugrah Mercy Taroreh Mita Videa Cantika Maengkom Molenaar, Emmanuela Ranita Muhaling, Jesica Christin Musa, Ester Candrawati Nancy Malonda Nancy S H Malonda Nancy S. H. Malonda Nancy S.H. Malonda, Nancy S.H. Nancy Swanida Hendriette Malonda1 Nancy Swanida Henriette Malonda Nova Hellen Kapantow Novita, Vidya Nurdjannah J. Niode Oktavia, Anggriani Ondang , Tesalonika Pasla, Angie Julieta Pasongka, Dian Pratiwi Payuk, Aprilyana Tandi Pertiwi, Junita Maja Pondagitan, Alpinia Shinta Punuh, Maureen Irinne Rambing, Rosalina Rolany Rawung, Rivaldo J.H. Regar, Sweetie Avril Regina Manangkot Ribka F. Wowor Rori, Aprillia Claudia Rorintulus, Shergina Junika Rotty, Linda WA. Rumayar, Adisti Rumayar, Adisti A Rumayar, Adisti Aldegonda Salsabila, Syefira Sandala, Thania C. Sefanya Katanga Selvi Selvi Sulaemana Engkeng Sulaemana Engkeng, Sulaemana Tamalumu, Aprilia Tambuwun, Brevina Ostofin Tamehi, Vera Grisela Timpal, Bill Farel Trina E. Tallei, Trina E. Tukuboya, Vinasula T. Valenia Kereh Veibi Ester Politon Warouw, Finny Wongkar, Christy Geiby Woodford Baren Solaiman Joseph Wowiling, Majesty Wungouw, Herlina IS.