International Journal Of Health And Social Behavior
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May: International Journal of Health and Social Behavior

The Relationship Between Age and Parity With the Incidence of Anemia During Pregnancy

Shiny Ria Pratiwi (Politeknik Bhakti Asih Purwakarta)
Fauzul Munah (Universitas Ummi Bogor)
Ninick Corea Fernandez (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Maranatha Kupang)
Bernadeta Erni (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Maranatha Kupang)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Anemia is a common problem in pregnant women. The prevalence of anemia according to the 2024 Indonesian Health Survey, the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia reached 27.7%. In Lampung province, 10,214 pregnant women suffered from anemia. Factors that influence anemia in-clude age and parity. The aim was to determine the relationship between age and parity with the inci-dence of anemia in pregnancy. Research design: This type of research is analytical with a cross-sectional design, using the Chi-square test. The sample of this study was 110 pregnant women who were examined at PMB F in October-December 2025, with a total sampling technique. The instrument in this study used a recapitulation sheet. Data analysis used the Chi-square test. Research results: The results ob-tained 54 (49.1%) at-risk ages, namely <20 years and >35 years, 62 (56.4%) parity primiparas, and 47 (42.7%) pregnant women experienced anemia. Statistical tests revealed a relationship between age (p=0.000) and parity (p=0.000) and the incidence of anemia during pregnancy. Conclusion: There is a relationship between age and parity and the incidence of anemia during pregnancy.

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IJHSB

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Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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