AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal
Vol 10, No 4 (2025): December

Iron intake, supplement adherence, and perceived social support as predictors of anemia in rural Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

Rahayu, Yayuk Sri (Unknown)
Rahma, Marliana (Unknown)
Farida, Nita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Dec 2025

Abstract

Anemia among pregnant women remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in Purwasari District, where 37.1% of women are anemic. Anemia may be directly influenced by social and supplementation factors, which also affect nutritional status, fetal health, and pregnancy outcomes through environmental support and the fulfillment of essential nutrient needs. This study aimed to analyze the association between social, supplementation, and nutritional factors and anemia among pregnant women in Purwasari District. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was used. The sample consisted of 150 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria of this study. Eligible participants were pregnant women aged 18–40 years in their second or third trimester. Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The results showed that adequate vitamin C intake (p = 0.004; OR = 2.912), adherence to iron–folic acid (IFA) tablet consumption (p = 0.000; OR = 4.030), side effects of IFA intake (p = 0.003; OR = 3.027), and support from parents or in-laws (p = 0.026; OR = 2.563) were significantly associated with anemia in pregnancy. In conclusion, vitamin C adequacy, IFA adherence and side effects, and family support were significantly related to the occurrence of anemia among pregnant women in the Purwasari District.

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Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal merupakan jurnal gizi dan kesehatan dengan E-ISSN 2548-5741 dan ISSN 2527-3310. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dalam penyampaian hasil penelitian sebagai media yang dapat digunakan untuk meregistrasi, mendiseminasi, dan mengarsipkan karya peneliti ...