The relationship between compliance in consuming iron tablets and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the third trimester at the Tilango Health Center

Authors

  • Anggi Fresilia TPMB Pasuruan
  • Anik Sri Purwanti Bachelor of Midwifery Study Program , Faculty of Health Sciences , ITSK RS dr. Soepraoen, Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47794/johmis.v1i1.18

Keywords:

Compliance, , Fe Tablets, Pregnant Women, Trimester 3, anemia

Abstract

Background: Anemia in pregnant women is one of the most common health problems, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy. Anemia in pregnancy can have a negative impact on the mother and fetus, including the risk of premature birth, low birth weight (LBW), and other complications. One of the main factors contributing to the incidence of anemia in pregnant women is compliance in consuming iron (Fe) tablets. The provision of Fe tablets has become part of the maternal health program to prevent and reduce the incidence of anemia. However, there are still many pregnant women who are not compliant in consuming Fe tablets as recommended. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between compliance in consuming Fe tablets and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the third trimester at the Tilango Health Center. Method: This study used a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study was 16 pregnant women in the third trimester who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and hemoglobin (Hb) level examinations. Data analysis was carried out using the chi-square test to see the relationship between compliance in consuming Fe tablets and the incidence of anemia. Results: The results of the chi-square test analysis showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), which means that there is a significant relationship between compliance in consuming Fe tablets and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the third trimester at the Tilango Health Center. Pregnant women who are compliant in consuming Fe tablets tend to have normal hemoglobin levels, while pregnant women who are not compliant are at greater risk of experiencing anemia. Conclusion: Compliance in consuming Fe tablets has a significant relationship with the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the third trimester. Therefore, it is necessary to increase education and monitoring of Fe tablet consumption to reduce the incidence of anemia in pregnant women. Suggestions: Increase education for pregnant women regarding the importance of consuming Fe tablets regularly.

Tighter supervision by health workers in ensuring compliance of pregnant women in consuming Fe tablets

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2025-09-30

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Fresilia, A., & Purwanti, A. S. (2025). The relationship between compliance in consuming iron tablets and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women in the third trimester at the Tilango Health Center. Journal of Health and Midwifery Soepraoen, 1(1), 7–11. https://doi.org/10.47794/johmis.v1i1.18

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): JOHMIS Vol 1. No. 1

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