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The Relationship Between Knowledge of Anemia and Compliance in Taking Iron Supplements in Adolescent Girls at the Bonepantai Community Health Center Meilan Usman; Raden Maria Veronika Widiatrilupi
NAJ Nursing Applied Journal Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): July : Nursing Applied Journal
Publisher : LPPM STIKES KESETIAKAWANAN SOSIAL INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57213/naj.v3i3.1010

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Background: Anemia is a public health problem among adolescent girls in Indonesia, with a prevalence reaching 32%. Iron supplementation programs have been implemented, but compliance remains low. Knowledge about anemia is thought to influence adherence to iron supplementation. Objective: To analyze the relationship between knowledge about anemia and compliance in consuming iron tablets in adolescent girls at the Bonepantai Community Health Center. Methods: This quantitative study with a cross-sectional design involved 30 adolescent girls aged 12-19 years selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering knowledge about anemia and adherence to iron supplement consumption. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test at a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: The majority of respondents were aged 15-17 years (50.0%) and had a high school education (60.0%). The level of knowledge was good at 43.3%, sufficient at 33.3%, and poor at 23.4%. Compliance with iron supplement consumption was 46.7% and non-compliance at 53.3%. The results of the Chi-Square test showed a significant relationship between knowledge about anemia and iron supplement compliance (p=0.013; χ²=8.742). Respondents with good knowledge had higher compliance (76.9%) compared to respondents with poor knowledge (14.3%). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between knowledge about anemia and adherence to iron supplementation in adolescent girls. Intensifying comprehensive and sustainable health education programs is needed to improve knowledge and adherence to iron supplementation as an effort to prevent anemia.
Effectiveness Of Warm Compress on Dysmenorea in Adolescent Females at State Senior High School 1 Bonepantai Meysil Musa; Raden Maria Veronika Widiatrilupi
NAJ Nursing Applied Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): January : Nursing Applied Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57213/naj.v3i1.1011

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Background: Dysmenorrhea, or menstrual pain, is a common health problem experienced by many adolescent girls worldwide. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea in Indonesia reaches 70%, significantly impacting adolescents' quality of life. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of warm compresses as a method for managing dysmenorrhea pain among adolescent girls at SMA Negeri 1 Bonepantai. Objective: This study aims to measure the effect of using warm compresses on the level of dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls, as well as to provide insight into non-pharmacological methods that can be used as an alternative in dealing with this problem. Methods: This study used a pre-experimental design with one group pre- and post-test. The sample consisted of 35 tenth-grade female adolescents with dysmenorrhea, taken through purposive sampling. Initial data were collected using a visual analog scale (VAS) to measure pain levels before and after the warm compress intervention. Results: The analysis showed a significant decrease in pain levels after the application of warm compresses. The average pain score before the intervention was 7.5, while after the intervention it decreased to 3.2. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test showed a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores. Conclusion: Warm compresses were proven effective in reducing dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls at SMA Negeri 1 Bonepantai. These findings demonstrate that simple interventions can have a positive impact on adolescent health and support the importance of further research into other methods of menstrual pain management.