Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada (JIKSH)
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Effectiveness of giving dragon fruit and ambon banana to increase haemoglobin levels in anaemic adolescent girls

Yati Supriati (Midwifery Profession Study Program, Vocational Faculty, Universitas Indonesia Maju, Indonesia)
Istiana Kusumastuti (Midwifery Profession Study Program, Vocational Faculty, Universitas Indonesia Maju, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2024

Abstract

Background: Anemia is a common health problem among adolescent girls, especially in areas with limited access to nutritious food. One of the efforts to overcome anaemia is to increase the consumption of iron-rich fruits, such as dragon fruit and ambon banana. Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of dragon fruit and ambon banana administration in increasing haemoglobin levels in anaemic adolescent girls Method: Qualitative research combines observational and intervention approaches. The research sample amounted to 2 adolescent female respondents. Instrument of treatment activities using a checklist sheet on elevated haemoglobin levels. Results: An increase in haemoglobin levels was obtained in adolescents given dragon fruit juice, where the first week was 10.1 g / dl, the second week was 11.2 g / dl, and the fourth week was 12.3 g / dl. There was a slightly slower increase in haemoglobin levels in adolescents who were given Ambonese bananas in the first week of 10.2 g / dl, the second week of 10.8 g / dl, and the fourth week of 11.3 g / dl. Conclusion: respondents who consume dragon fruit increase haemoglobin levels faster than bananas. It is expected to be used as alternative midwifery care for the midwife profession by giving dragon fruit juice to increase haemoglobin levels. Teenagers are advised to maintain a balanced diet by consuming fruits rich in iron and nutrients, such as dragon fruit and ambon, bananas and other essential nutrients. By maintaining a balanced diet and increasing the consumption of iron-rich fruits, adolescents can improve their haemoglobin levels and maintain overall body health

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jiksh

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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The scope of this journal includes research that intends to review and understand nursing health care interventions and health policies that utilize advanced nursing research from an Asian perspective. The Sandi Husada Health Scientific Journal publishes research related to clinical, community, and ...