Analysis of Aksi Bergizi Activities and Anemia Incidence Among Adolescent Girls in Serang Regency

Ida Niarsih (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Nasional, Indonesia)
Rini Kundaryanti (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Nasional, Indonesia)
Retno Widowati (Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Nasional, Indonesia)

Journal of Science and Education (JSE)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Science and Education (JSE)

Anemia in adolescent girls is a public health concern that affects physical development, academic performance, and future quality of life. The government, through the Aksi Bergizi Program, has sought to prevent anemia by integrating nutrition education, iron tablet supplementation, and physical activity; however, its effectiveness still requires strengthening. This study aims to analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, dietary patterns (food recall), iron tablet consumption compliance, and Body Mass Index (BMI) with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls. The research used a cross-sectional analytic design involving 100 female students from SMPN 2 Ciruas, Serang Regency, selected through total sampling. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The results showed a significant relationship between knowledge, attitudes, food recall, iron supplement tablets consumption compliance, and BMI with the incidence of anemia (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that anemia prevention requires not only improved knowledge but also changes in attitudes, compliance with health behaviors, and comprehensive nutritional improvements.