Jurnal Riset Gizi
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): November 2026

The Association Between Sleep Quality and Anemia Status Among Female Workers in Home-Based Cracker Production Industries

Adelia Rizka Arifianti (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendal Batang)
Triya Ulva Kusuma (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendal Batang)
Nafilah Nafilah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendal batang)
Radiati Moviana (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendal Batang)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Nov 2026

Abstract

Background: Anemia remains a common nutritional problem among women of productive age in Indonesia. This condition can reduce energy levels, work capacity, and productivity. One factor that may contribute to anemia is sleep quality, as poor sleep can interfere with hemoglobin production. Objective:  To examine the relationship between sleep quality and anemia status among female workers in cracker home industries in Kendal Regency.  Methods: This observational study employed a cross-sectional design involving 50 female workers selected through total sampling. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), while anemia status was measured using the Easy Touch GCHb device. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Result: The findings showed that 68% of respondents were anemic, and most respondents with poor sleep quality also experienced anemia. Statistical analysis indicated a significant relationship between sleep quality and anemia status (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Sleep quality was significantly associated with anemia among female workers in cracker home industries in Kendal Regency. Improving sleep quality may help reduce the risk of anemia in this population.

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