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Journal : outline journal of community development

Improving Knowledge Of Prebiotic Food Sources Among Pregnant Women To Prevent Anemia Haslin, Sharfina; Simanjuntak, Netti Meilani; Aritonang, Juneris; Simaremare, Ernawati; Hulu, Lenyi Risdayanti; Lestari, Anisa
Outline Journal of Community Development Vol. 3 No. 2: November 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61730/bd900h74

Abstract

Anemia during pregnancy remains a significant public health concern, affecting both maternal and fetal health. Adequate intake of prebiotic foods has been suggested as a strategy to improve intestinal health and enhance iron absorption, thereby contributing to anemia prevention. This study aimed to improve pregnant women’s knowledge about prebiotic food sources as a preventive measure against anemia. The intervention employed interactive educational sessions, including lectures, discussions, and demonstrations on the consumption of prebiotic foods. Participants were pregnant women registered at local community health posts or healthcare facilities. Knowledge levels were assessed using structured questionnaires before and after the intervention. The pre-test results indicated that nearly half of the participants (48%) had low knowledge, while only 16% demonstrated high knowledge. Following the educational intervention, knowledge improved significantly, with 68% of participants achieving a high knowledge level and only 8% remaining in the low category. These findings indicate that targeted educational programs on prebiotic food consumption effectively enhance pregnant women’s understanding of anemia prevention. Increasing awareness and knowledge about prebiotic foods can encourage healthier dietary practices, ultimately contributing to a reduction in anemia prevalence during pregnancy.
Co-Authors Ade Maulana Aminuyati Andriani, Rika Anita, Surya Argaheni, Niken Bayu Artina Dewi, Ni Nyoman Sri Asima Sirait Ayu Agita Br. Surbakti Bancin, Dewi Rismauli br Brahmana, Netti Etalia Br. Brahmana, Nettietalia CH, Myrnawati Damanik, Julfieni Aderia Dewi Carolina Panjaitan Dewi Risma Uli Br Bancin Dhirah, Ulfa Husna Elisa Aritonang Elisa Silvia Aritonang Elisa Silvia Aritonang Elisabeth Purba, Ivan Erik Venesia Hulu Ernawati Simaremare Etti Zebua Evi Enitari Napitupulu Friska Parapat Garamba, Kesty Ginting, Desideria Yosepha Ginting, Luci Riani Gurning, Romarta Hayati, Kardina Hulu, Lenyi Risdayanti Imayani, Silvi Indra Utama Kandace Sianipar Kesty Garamba Kristimone Andayani Laura Mariati Siregar Lestari, Anisa Lestari, Puja Lia Rosa Veronika Sinaga Lidian Putri Harita Lolita Nugraeny Lolita Nugraeny Lumbantoruan, Mestika Lumbantoruan, Mestika Manisari Loi Maya Sarita Mestika Lumbantoruan Mhd Aldi Primasyukra Myrnawati CH Netti Etalia Br Brahmana Netti Meilani Simanjuntak Nettietalia Br Brahmana Niken Bayu Argaheni Nikmah Jalilah Ritonga Octavariny, Raisha Romarta Gurning Ronni Naudur Siregar Ronni Naudur Siregar Ruth Donda Eleonora Safrina Daulay Saragih, Frida Liharris Sharfina Haslin Sidabukke, Ida Ria Royentina Silvi Imayani Simanjuntak, Netti Meilani Simaremare, Ernawati Sinarsi Meliala Siregar, Dian Adriyani Siregar, Laura M Siregar, Wilda Wahyuni Siti Rahmawati Suci Nanda Resti Tarigan Sumiatik Sumiatik Sumiatik Supran Hidayat Sihotang Surya Anita Surya Anita Surya Anita Syahdina Rahmadani Tarigan, Yenni Gustiani Ulfa Husna Dhirah Utama, Indra Vierto Wilda Wahyuni Siregar Yani, Fatimah Yenni Gustiani Tarigan Yuliarta Kristina Sianipar