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The "Prevent Anemia" Board Game Increases Adolescent Knowledge Devriany, Ade; Ramadani, Fitri Suci; Amin, Wirawati; Suriani
Napande: Jurnal Bidan Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Palu

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Background: Anemia remains a public health problem among adolescent girls, primarily due to low iron intake and non-compliance with iron supplementation (IBP). Anemia in adolescent girls can impact learning concentration, academic achievement, and fitness, and is at risk of continuing into pregnancy. One important factor influencing anemia prevention behavior is knowledge. The prevalence of iron supplementation among adolescent girls in South Sulawesi in 2023 was 65.5% and in Jeneponto Regency it was 73.0%, still below the national target of 75.0%. Therefore, innovative, engaging, and easily understood educational media are needed for adolescents, one of which is through board-based educational games. Interactive approaches are considered capable of increasing engagement, motivation, and understanding of adolescent girls' health. Methods: This study employed a quantitative method with a pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design. The sample consisted of 80 adolescent girls at SMPN 1 Tamalatea, Jeneponto Regency, selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument was a questionnaire measuring knowledge of anemia and iron supplementation, which had been tested for validity and reliability. The intervention was delivered through health education using the “Cegah Anemia” boardgame, implemented in group-based learning sessions. Results: The findings showed that prior to the intervention, most respondents had a moderate (61.3%) or poor (37.5%) level of knowledge. After the intervention, knowledge levels increased, with the majority of respondents categorized as having good knowledge (57.5%). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test indicated a statistically significant improvement in knowledge following the intervention. Conclusion: Health education using the “Cegah Anemia” boardgame is effective in improving adolescent girls’ knowledge regarding anemia and iron supplementation at SMPN 1 Tamalatea
Co-Authors A. Mulia Saleh Abd Hafid Ade Fadillah FW Pospos Ade Nisya Nasution Afni, Nur' Ahmad Nizam Ahmad Zuwandana Aisyah Aldi Ardiansyah Siagian Alhuda Anisa Pujawati Annisa Keumala Dewi Aprilia Apriola Dwi Indra Swary Ardila, Arista Asriyani Aulia Fuadah Awal, Muhammad Ayu Astari, Ayu Ayu Lestari Azhar Azisah Bahmid Barda Mulyandi Dea Resti Piranda Dedy Ahmady Dessy Zulfianti Sinaga Devriany, Ade Dewi Suryani Sentosa Din Hary Fitriadi Durahim, Darwis Dzacky Muharram Rani Eddy Gunawan Eka Lestari Eka Nurlina Erga Eka Putri Ersah Atthbarry Rahmadinata Fadila Putri Fadya Rahazri Meyfiza Fani Khairawati Ferica Christinawati Putri Fitrah Afandi ZT Gadis Mutiara Halim, Hendra Hamdayani Hardiyanto Hendrik Hidayaturrahmaniah, Nadiya Ibrahim Patunrengi, Iswadi Islam, Fahrul Jahuddin, Rahmat Jihan Salsabila Kartika Sari Kartini Kesuma, T. Meldi Lasmina Lumban Gaol Lukman, Sri Hardiyanti luqman M. Ridha Siregar M. Shabri Abdul Majid Mahardika, Siti Suci Maulida, Husna Maya Devira Medriono Morsal Lamo Misbahudin Muh Arif, Muh Muhammad Haris Riyaldi Muhammad Muaz Ihsan Muna, Sirajul Musdalifa Nadya Desi Saputri Naila Saifana Nana Rizkiana Nasution, Annio Indah Lestari Nela Dwi Iriani Ni Luh Fidriana Nova Fitriana Nur Islamiyah, Pramitasari Nurma Sari Nurmalasari, Yusriah Nurtang Marlianti Osama Syahputra Nasution Panda Alfira, Yuni Phonna, Liza Putri Nazira Sitorus Rahmad Al-Hidayat Rahmaniar Rahmawati, Meylin Ramadani, Fitri Suci Rayyan Firdaus Risa Rukmana Riska Putriani Ristiani Rizky Agusriyanti Irna Rosdiana Roslaini Roslaini Rosyidah Rudi Tarenre Sainah Salsabila Santi Widiawati Saputra, Fauzan Sartiyah Saumy Rizma Sitepu, Novi Indriyani Sitti Rahmi sri maryuni St. Ramlah Stephanus TW Suharni Montjai Sukarti Sulistya Rini Pratiwi Sumarni, Mutia Suriadi Suryaningsih, Wiwiek Susanna Sutrisna, Eka Syahriyal Syasya Khairuna Syibra Takdirmin Teuku Muhammad Syahrizal Teungku Muhammad Sabil Umar, Fadly Umuri, Khairil Uswatun Hasanah Elby Utomo, Mohamad Nur Wartiningsih, Alia Wirawati Amin Yenni Astuti Yohanna Thresia Nainggolan Yolanda Amalia Sirait Yulis Sayang Yunitasari