The Association Between Knowledge, Iron Tablet Compliance, And Iron Deficiency Anaemia
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Anemia, knowledge, Compliance, iron tablets, adolescent girlsAbstract
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Background: Iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls in Indonesia remains a public health concern, with a reported prevalence of 21.7%. Anemia may impair learning concentration, reduce productivity, and increase susceptibility to infection. The government has implemented weekly iron tablet supplementation for adolescent girls in junior and senior high schools; however, low adherence remains a major challenge, partly due to limited knowledge about anemia and iron supplementation.
Objective: This literature review aims to examine the relationship between knowledge, adherence to iron tablet consumption, and the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls.
Methods: Articles published within the last 10 years were searched through Google Scholar and PubMed. Of 25 articles identified, 12 were selected based on their relevance to the topic, objectives, and study findings.
Results: Most reviewed studies showed that better knowledge about anemia prevention, nutrition, and iron intake was associated with higher adherence to iron supplementation. Consistent consumption of iron tablets was also linked to increased hemoglobin levels and lower anemia prevalence.
Conclusion: Knowledge of anemia and adherence to iron tablet supplementation influence hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls.
Results: The reviewed articles indicate that adolescents' knowledge about anemia and adherence to iron supplementation are associated with the incidence of anemia. Good knowledge about anemia and nutrition will influence adolescents' dietary patterns, thereby preventing anemia. Furthermore, adherence to iron supplementation will also affect blood levels. Hemoglobin in adolescents
Conclusion: Adolescents' knowledge of anemia and adherence to iron supplementation tablets will affect their hemoglobin levels.
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