International Archives of Medical Sciences and Public Health
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021):

The Relationship of Menstrual Pattern with The Incidence of Anemia in Adolescent Girls at SMA PAB 5 Klumpang, Deli Serdang in 2021

Utary Dwi Listiarini (Department of D-IV Midwifery, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia)
Indah Dewi Sari (Department of D-IV Midwifery, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia Medan)
Ani Deswita Chaniago (Department of D-III AKBID, Institut Kesehatan Helvetia)
Efnesia Nadeak (Institut Kesehatan Helvetia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2021

Abstract

In Indonesia the percentage of women experiencing anemia increased to 48.9% with its proportion in the age group of 15-24 years. This clearly reinforces that adolescent health is crucial in the success of health development, especially in the effort to print the quality of the. This is an analytical survey research design with cross sectional approach. The sample was used purposive sampling with a total of 51 people from a population of 69 people. Sampling with non-random sampling technique used a questionnaire. Hb level test was done by using Easy Touch digital hemometer.Univariate test results of menstrual pattern based on menstrual cycles the majority of adolescents experience a normal menstrual cycle amount 27 people (47.1%), while based on the length of menstruation the majority of girls experience menstrual abnormalities amount 28 people (54.9%). The results of bivariate test with chi square test showed there was a relationship between menstrual patterns both from the menstrual cycle (p-value = .003 <.05) and menstrual time (p-value = 0.000 <.05) with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls of SMA PAB 5 Klumpang Deli Serdang Tahun 2021.The conclusion shows that there is a significant relationship between menstrual patterns with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls of SMA PAB 5 Klumpang Deli Serdang. It is expected that adolescent girls should pay attention to food intake and meet iron needs from natural sources.

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iamsph

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Subject

Religion Environmental Science Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal considers submissions on any aspect of the health field across age groups and settings, these include: Capacity in public health systems and workforce Dentistry Environmental health Environmental Science Health Economic and Policy Studies Health law and ethics Health Professions Maternal and ...