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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 Adenan Adenan, Adenan Agus Muhammad Ridwan Ahmad Ihsanul Anhar Alfanie, Iwan Andini Octaviana Putri, Andini Octaviana Anggun Wulandari Arneta Meihua Inaya Ayu Riana Sari Azmiyannoor, Muhammad Chellyadiza, Alfitri Diauddin Dominicha Ernalem Tarigan Faishal Muhammad Arrosyad Fakhriyah Fakhriyah Farid Ilham Muddin Fathoni Fathoni Fatimah, Husnul Fauzie Rahman Fina Fakhriyah Fitria, Yanti Hafiz Akmal Hidayatullah Al-Ayyudi Hamdani, Riky Hayyana, Nawwara Herry Setiawan Husnul Fatimah Ihya Hazairin Noor Indira Shafa Widiana Istiana Istiana Istiana Iwan Aflanie Jayadi, Yusef Dwi La Ode Reskiaddin Laily Khairiyati Lenie Marlinae Lia Anggraini Lisma Evareny, Mohammad Hakimi, Retna Siwi Padmawati M Naufal Hibatullah Maman Saputra Maulina, Novaria Meitria Syahadatina Noor Mirhansyah Mirhansyah, Mirhansyah Mohammad Bakhriansyah Mohammad Bakhriansyah Muddin, Farid Ilham Muhammad Azmiyannoor Muhammad Yopie Zenaro Ni Putu Sri Wulan Sari Nisa, Mufatihatul Aziza Nisnawati Nisnawati Nita Pujianti Nur Khalishah Nur Laily Nur Laily Pradiptha Hulanda Saputra Prasetio, Diki Bima Radiatul Isnaniah Rahma, Amelia Ratna Setyaningrum Regista Tri Puspitasari Ridwan, Agus Muhammad Rina Arinie RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Santoso, Izal Puji Sari, Ayu Riana Setiawan , Muhammad Irwan Sholikah Sholikah Sidnan Naufa Sulaiman Siti Aisyah Solechah Siti Faridah Suhendri Nurputri Syahrial Shaddiq Tia Indriani Waluyo, Setyo Teguh Wartono Wartono Yayi Suryo Prabandari Yoga Putra Wibowo Yolanda, Zuhrufa Wanna Yulidasari , Fahrini Yusef Dwi Jayadi Zuhrufa Wanna Yolanda Zuhrufa Wanna Yolanda