<![CDATA[Iron-Folic Acid Tablets (IFAT) are recommended to prevent anemia among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. However, IFAT consumption remains a concern among female college students, with previous research reporting differences in non-adherence between female health and non-health students at the University of Jember. This study aimed to analyze IFAT consumption behavior and its associations with residential status, attitudes, mother’s education, IFAT side effects, IFAT accessibility, media, family support, peer support, and healthcare provider support among female undergraduate students in health and non-health majors at the University of Indonesia in 2026. A cross-sectional study with purposive sampling was conducted among 182 respondents. IFAT consumption behavior was higher among female health students (86.8%) than female non-health students (82.4%). Healthcare provider support was significantly associated with IFAT consumption behavior among female health students (OR = 5.714; 95% CI: 1.172 – 27.868), while IFAT accessibility (OR = 8.143; 95% CI: 2.054 – 32.276) and family support (OR = 27.130; 95% CI: 3.328 – 221.155) were significantly associated with IFAT consumption behavior among female non-health students. Strengthening campus-based information and support may help improve IFAT consumption behavior among female students.]]>
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