Knowledge and uses of iron supplements to treat anaemia among adolescent girls in Surabaya
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2024.243.256259Keywords:
Adolescent, Anaemia, Iron supplement, KnowledgeAbstract
Background: During adolescence, a phase of growth and development requires a lot of macros and micronutrient intake. The physical changes will certainly affect nutritional status, leading to nutritional problems, such as anaemia.
Objective: To determine the level of knowledge of adolescent girls about iron supplements and how they use them to overcome anaemia.
Method: A descriptive study with a cross-sectional design was used in this research, and an accidental sampling technique was used.
Result: Most of the respondents need better knowledge, despite most of them having taken iron supplements from school, which is a part of the programs from the government. Many respondents have received information about iron supplements and anaemia, but numerous still do not comply with taking iron supplements.
Conclusion: Education needs to be carried out to increase the compliance of adolescent girls in using iron supplements to improve the quality of the next generation.
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