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Journal : INDONESIAN MIDWIFERY HEALTH AND SCIENCES JOURNAL

RISK FACTORS OF ANEMIA IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN WETLAND AREAS: A STUDY IN SOUTH KALIMANTAN Yulidasari , Fahrini; Solechah, Siti Aisyah; Setiawan , Muhammad Irwan; Anhar, Vina Yulia; Noor, Ihya Hazairin; Santoso, Izal Puji; Fatimah, Husnul
Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025): Indonesian Midwifery and Health Sciences Journal, October 2025
Publisher : UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/imhsj.v9i4.2025.391-400

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Background: Anemia in adolescent girls is a global and national public health problem that is receiving increasing attention due to the high nutritional needs during growth and iron loss during menstruation. Preliminary data from wetland areas, particularly in Sungai Alang Village, Banjar Regency, shows a prevalence of anemia of 23.54%. This study aims to analyze risk factors associated with anemia in adolescent girls, including age, education level, nutritional knowledge, dietary behavior, and nutritional status based on Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) and Body Mass Index (BMI). Method: This study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach in 50 adolescent girls aged 12–24 years selected through purposive sampling. Data were obtained through questionnaires and hemoglobin level measurements using an Hb meter. Analysis was performed using Spearman's rho correlation test and multivariate linear regression. Result: The results showed a prevalence of anemia of 34%, exceeding the threshold for a moderate public health problem according to the WHO. Bivariate analysis found a significant negative correlation between age and Hb levels (r=-0.405; p=0.004) and a significant positive correlation between MUAC and Hb levels (r=0.373; p=0.008). Meanwhile, knowledge, BMI, and dietary behavior did not show a significant correlation. Multivariate analysis identified age (β=-0.459; p=0.000), MUAC (β=0.599; p=0.000), and BMI (β=-0.354; p=0.033) as significant independent predictors. Conclusion: The results confirmed that anemia in adolescent girls is influenced by physiological factors and anthropometric status, while knowledge and dietary behavior do not play a direct role. Therefore, preventive interventions need to be carried out holistically through supplementation, targeted nutrition education, and other supporting health programs.
Co-Authors Agung Waskito Agus Muhammad Ridwan Ahmad Saipullah Akbar, Arief Rahmad Maulana Alya Ismi Mustapa Andini Octaviana Putri, Andini Octaviana Anggun Wulandari Annisa, Amanda Annita Nur Rizqia Arneta Meihua Inaya Asfa Zahra Maulida Assyifa Aulia Rahmini Bernadetta Germia Aridamayanti Chellyadiza, Alfitri Cindana Amalia Paramitha Devi Damayanti Dewi Rahmawati Dhea Vaneza Prilia Dian Rosadi Dian Rosadi, Dian Dicky Andiarsa Dina Khairina Dinda Putria Purnaningrum Dominicha Ernalem Tarigan Fadhilah, Noor Ahda Fahrini Yulidasari Fakhriyah Fakhriyah Fatimah, Husnul Fazila, Maudy Siti Fina Fakhriyah Fitria, Yanti Fitrie Masykuri Gianthino, Pedro Hafiz Akmal Hidayatullah Al-Ayyudi Hartati Hartati Husnul Fatimah Ikrima Medyna Indra Haryanto Ali Istiana Istiana Istiana Laily Khairiyati Lutfhi Hana M Naufal Hibatullah Madinatul Agniya Ilma Maulana Syaputra, Eko Maulida, Asfa Zahra Maurent Carolin Bolang Meitria Syahadatina Noor Meitria Syahadatina Noor Meitria Syahadatina Noor Misna Tazkiah Muddin, Farid Ilham Mufatihatul Aziza Nisa Muhammad Ikrar Fadhillah Muhammad Irwan Setiawan Muhammad Rasyid Ridha Muhammad Rizqi Munawaroh, Yuga Dwi Mutiara Mutiara Nada, Qathrun Neka Erlyani Nella Yaliza Nisa, Mufatihatul Aziza Nita Pujianti Nor Azizah, Nor Nur Qamaliah Nuraida Nuraida Pedro Gianthino Qathrun Nada Rahma, Amelia Rahmi Rahmi Ratna Setyaningrum Ratna Setyaningrum Ratna Setyaningrum Ratna Setyaningrum Ratna Setyaningrum Regista Tri Puspitasari Restiana Kartika Mantasti Hapsari Ririh Yudhastuti Rudi Fakhriadi Salsabella Salsabella, Salsabella Santoso, Izal Puji Septiany, Maulidya Setiawan , Muhammad Irwan Siti Aisyah Solechah Syahrini Dwi Sundari Tia Indriani Tri Ramadhani Ulandari, Anita Vina Yulia Anhar Vina Yulia Anhar Wiliyani, Erni Yeyen Rosalinda Yoga Putra Wibowo Yolanda, Zuhrufa Wanna Yuan Pariasi Yulidasari , Fahrini Zuhrufa Wanna Yolanda Zuhrufa Wanna Yolanda Zuhrufa Wanna Yolanda