Indonesian Journal of Health Services
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): July - September

The Relationship Between Knowledge of Anemia and Attitudes Toward Adherence to Iron Supplementation Among High School Students

Nova Dwi Anggaraini (Program Studi Kebidanan Program Sarjana Terapan, Jurusan Kebidanan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia)
Dian Lestari (Program Studi Kebidanan Program Sarjana Terapan, Jurusan Kebidanan, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Sep 2025

Abstract

Background: Anemia affects nearly one-third (33%) of women of reproductive age (15–49 years) worldwide, indirectly threatening child nutrition and overall public health. Globally, the prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls varies. In 2019, approximately 36.5% of pregnant adolescents, 29.6% of non-pregnant women, and 39.8% of children aged 6–59 months were diagnosed with anemia (WHO, 2021). Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between knowledge of anemia and attitudes toward the compliance of iron supplement tablet consumption among adolescent girls. Methods: This research employed an analytic observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 57 female students from grades X and XI at Senior High School, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitudes, and compliance, and analyzed using the Chi-square test. Results: Univariate analysis showed that most respondents had good knowledge (91.2%), poor attitudes (64.9%), and low compliance in taking iron supplements (89.5%). Bivariate analysis revealed no significant relationship between knowledge (p = 0.439) and attitudes (p = 1.000) with compliance. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between knowledge of anemia and attitudes with compliance in taking iron supplement tablets among female students at Senior High School in 2025.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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The Indonesian Journal of Health Services (IJHS) is committed to advancing research that supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: "Good Health and Well-being." The journal focuses on a broad range of topics within health services and public health that address critical ...