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Association between anemia, mental health, and nutritional status among junior high school students: a cross-sectional study in Pontianak Tejoyuwono, Agustina Arundina Triharja; Fitrianingrum, Iit; Lestari, Desriani
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 15, No 1: March 2026
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v15i1.26843

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Iron deficiency can affect emotional regulation and contribute to symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. Poor dietary habits combined with mental health problems may further increase the risk of anemia. This study examined the association between anemia, mental health, and nutritional status among junior high school students in Pontianak. A cross-sectional design was used from May to December 2024 involving 277 students. Data were collected using body mass index (BMI) measurements, hemoglobin screening, and the DASS-Y questionnaire, and were analyzed with Spearman’s Rho. Most respondents were female (63.9%), and 90.96% had experienced menstruation. A total of 103 students were underweight, with an average mid–upper arm circumference of 21.48 cm, indicating chronic nutritional risk. Eighty-one students (29.2%) had anemia, predominantly females. Most students had good mental health (below the 50th percentile). No significant associations were found between anemia and mental health (p = 0.623) or between anemia and nutritional status (p = 0.664). Despite the lack of significant relationships, ongoing nutrition education, regular iron supplementation, counseling support, and routine monitoring of students’ nutritional and mental health remain important to maintain and improve overall wellbeing.
Analisis aktivitas fisik, adiksi bermain game online dan status gizi siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 4 dan 18 kota Pontianak Permana, Fikri Akifa; Tejoyuwono, Agustina Arundina Triharja; Armyanti, Ita
Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jka.v15i1.2653

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Analysis of physical activity, online gaming addiction, and nutritional status of students at Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 4 and 18 in Pontianak City Adolescent obesity is increasing in line with low physical activity levels and the high prevalence of online gaming. A sedentary lifestyle, such as excessive gaming, may reduce physical activity and negatively affect nutritional status. Objective: To determine the correlation between physical activity and online gaming with nutritional status among students at the junior high schools Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 4 and 18 in Pontianak city. Methods: This research was an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 190 students selected using purposive sampling. Physical activity was assessed using the PAQ-A questionnaire, online gaming with the GASA questionnaire, and nutritional status by measuring height and weight. Data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation test. Results: Most students had a moderate level of physical activity (98 students; 51.6%), a moderate frequency of online gaming (125 students; 65.8%), and normal nutritional status (150 students; 78.9%). The analysis showed no significant correlation between physical activity (p = 0.499) or online gaming (p = 0.073) and nutritional status among students at SMPN 4 and 18 Pontianak. Conclusion: Levels of physical activity and online gaming addiction did not significantly affect the nutritional status of early adolescents at Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 4 dan 18 Pontianak. Keywords: physical activity, online games, nutritional status, adolescents, junior high schools