The Relationship between Nutritional Status Based on Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) and Hemoglobin Levels in Pregnant Women

Louisa Ariantje Langi (Department of Medical Community, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia)
Batara Imanuel Sirait (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Indonesia)

Asian Journal of Healthcare Analytics
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): May 2026

This study aims to analyze the correlation between nutritional status, measured via Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC), and anemia incidence among pregnant women at Bogor Timur Health Center in 2025. This research contributes a basis for early detection and integrated interventions for healthcare providers to reduce maternal anemia. The study employed a quantitative analytical method with a cross-sectional design, involving 190 randomly selected samples. Data collection occurred from December 22, 2025, to February 14, 2026, using Chi-Square analysis. Results showed a significant relationship between MUAC (p=0.019) and gestational age (p=0.000) with anemia. Consequently, pregnant women with "at-risk" MUAC exhibit higher anemia proportions (38.7%), necessitating stricter nutritional monitoring.