Jurnal EduHealth
Vol. 16 No. 04 (2025): Jurnal EduHealt, Edition October-December , 2025

The Influence of Community Health Cadres' Role and Family Support on Adherence to Iron (Fe) Tablet Consumption Among Pregnant Women

Erni Faturahmah (Akademi Kebidanan Surya Mandiri Bima)
Uswatun Hasanah (Akademi Kebidanan Surya Mandiri Kota Bima, Kota Bima)
Nurhayati Nurhayati (Akademi Kebidanan Surya Mandiri Kota Bima, Kota Bima)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of anemia is approximately 40% among children aged 6–59 months, 37% among pregnant women, and 30% among women aged 15–49 years. The roles of community health cadres and family support are essential in creating a supportive environment that encourages pregnant women to adhere to iron (Fe) tablet supplementation. This study aimed to examine the influence of community health cadres' role and family support on adherence to iron (Fe) tablet consumption among pregnant women. This research employed a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The independent variables were the role of community health cadres and family support, while the dependent variable was adherence to iron (Fe) tablet consumption. The study was conducted in Nunggi Village, within the working area of Wera Community Health Center, Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, in 2025. The population and sample consisted of all 32 pregnant women, selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed through univariate and bivariate analyses. The results showed that both the role of community health cadres and family support had a statistically significant influence on adherence to iron (Fe) tablet consumption among pregnant women, with p-values of 0.023 and 0.046, respectively. In conclusion, the roles of community health cadres and family support significantly influence pregnant women's adherence to iron (Fe) tablet consumption. Therefore, strengthening the involvement of community health cadres and enhancing family support are recommended to improve adherence to iron supplementation during pregnancy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

healt

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Veterinary

Description

The EduHealt journal contains articles based on research results or equivalent in the health field. The research includes research related to the community environment as well as in the general public. Articles published in this journal have never been published/published by other ...