Analysis of the implementation of activities of adolescent girls drinking iron supplement tablets to prevent anemia in West Sumatra Province

Rita Asriyanti; Azrimaidaliza; Frima Elda

doi:10.26900/hsq.2463

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Rita Asriyanti Andalas University / Indonesia 0009-0005-7345-4016
Azrimaidaliza Andalas University / Indonesia 0000-0002-9020-7851
Frima Elda Andalas University / Indonesia 0000-0001-6197-312X

10.26900/hsq.2463

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set six global nutrition targets, one of which is to reduce the prevalence of anemia among women of childbearing age by 50%, aiming for a global rate of 18%. According to Indonesia's 2018 Basic Health Research data, the prevalence of anemia in West Sumatra exceeded the national average, reaching 27.6%. This study aims to analyze the implementation of anemia prevention activities among adolescent girls in West Sumatra Province in 2023, focusing on both successful and unsuccessful districts/cities based on the coverage of iron supplement tablet consumption among adolescent girls. This research employed semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling, utilizing appropriate research instruments. Findings indicate that both successful and unsuccessful districts/cities lacked policies formally supporting anemia prevention activities in the form of local regulations. Additionally, differences in health workforce availability between these districts/cities were observed. The presence of Adolescent Health Cadres in schools fulfilled only 7.4% of the required demand. Furthermore, the availability of facilities and infrastructure for hemoglobin testing was hindered by challenges in procuring consumables needed for the tests.

Keywords:

Adolescent girl anemia evaluation iron supplement tablets

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