JURNAL MUTIARA NERS
Vol 9 No 2 (2026): Jurnal Mutiara Ners

KNOWLEDGE LEVEL REGARDING ANEMIA AMONG STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITAS NAHDLATUL ULAMA SUMATERA UTARA

Nurul Amalia Sofyan (Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sumatera Utara)
Aryeni Aryeni (Universitas Negeri Medan)
M Zaidun Sofyan (Universitas Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background: Anemia is a global health problem with a high prevalence and is commonly experienced by adolescents. As prospective healthcare workers, students in the Faculty of Health Sciences are expected to have a sound knowledge of anemia as a basis for promotive and preventive efforts in the community. Purpose: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of students at the Faculty of Health Sciences Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sumatera Utara about anemia. Methods: This study was a quantitative-descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. It involved 69 university students selected using a total sampling technique. Data collection used a validated 25-question questionnaire with "true" and "false" options. Results: A total of 57 respondents (82.6%) had a high level of knowledge, 10 respondents (14.5%) had a moderate level of knowledge, and 2 respondents (2.9%) had a low level of knowledge regarding anemia. Conclusion: Most students at the Faculty of Health Sciences Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sumatera Utara, have a high level of knowledge about anemia.

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NERS

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Subject

Nursing

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