International Journal of Health Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

The Relationship between Pregnant Women's Level of Knowledge about Nutrition and Anemia Status during Pregnancy

Oklin Dawa (Mega Resky University , Indonesia)
Cakrawati R Cakrawati R (Ummi Khasanah Health Polytechnic, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Jul 2026

Abstract

Anemia during pregnancy is a common health problem that May increase the risk of complications for both mothers and fetuses . One factor that May be associated with anemia is the mother's level of knowledge regarding nutritional requirements during pregnancy . Adequate nutritional knowledge is expected to encourage pregnant women to choose nutritious foods , fulfill iron and other nutrients requirements , and improve adherence to iron supplementation .This study aimed to determine the relationship between pregnant women's nutritional knowledge and anemia status during pregnancy .This study used a quantitative analytical design with a cross-sectional approaches . The study population consisted of pregnant women attending antenatal care at a healthcare facilities . A total of 60 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Nutritional knowledge was assessed using a questionnaire , while anemia status was determined based on hemoglobin (Hb) levels recorded from laboratory examinations . Univariate analysis was conducted to describe respondents characteristics , knowledge levels , and anemia status. Bivariate analysis was performed using the Chi- Square test with a significance level of α = 0.05.Based on simulated data, 25 respondents (41.7%) had good knowledge , 20 respondents (33.3%) had moderate knowledge , and 15 respondents (25.0%) had poor knowledge . A total of 24 respondents (40.0%) were anemic , while 36 respondents (60.0%) were not anemic . The Chi- Square test indicated a significant relationship between pregnant women's nutritional knowledge and anemia status during pregnancy (p < 0.05).There was a relationship between pregnant women's nutritional knowledge and anemia status during pregnancy . Improving knowledge about adequate nutrition​ iron intake , and adherence to iron supplementation should be strengthened as part of efforts to prevent anemia among pregnant women . Keywords : Pregnant Women, Nutritional Knowledge, Anemia, Pregnancy, Iron

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Abbrev

IJHS

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers throughout Indonesia. This Journal of Health Sciences is open access and aims to share and promote the quality of community services by applying science ...