THE EFFECT OF DATE PALM EXTRACT ADMINISTRATION ON INCREASING HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS IN THIRD-TRIMESTER PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE WORKING AREA OF TANJUNG AGUNG COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 2026

Ida Asmawarni (Universitas Dharmas Indonesia)

Blossom : Journal of Midwifery
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Blossom : Journal Of Midwifery Volume 1 Nomor 2 2026

Background: Anemia in pregnancy remains a health problem that may increase maternal and fetal risks. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of date palm extract administration on increasing hemoglobin levels in third-trimester pregnant women.(Indira & Aisah, 2024)Methods: This experimental study was conducted in the working area of Tanjung Agung Community Health Center. The intervention was carried out for 12 days with 10 respondents selected using accidental sampling.Results: The mean hemoglobin level before intervention was 10.18 g/dL and increased to 11.35 g/dL after intervention, with a mean difference of 1.1700 g/dL (p-value = 0.000).Conclusion: Date palm extract administration was statistically effective in increasing hemoglobin levels among third-trimester pregnant women(Elmarossa Dinda Sephia, 2020)