Pregnancy Nutrition Education: Improving Knowledge of Iron Tablet and MMS Consumption at Penagan Community Health Center
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https://doi.org/10.32922/jdb.v5i1.55Keywords:
pregnancy anemia, health education, pregnant women, knowledge, iron supplementsAbstract
Anemia in pregnant women is a serious health problem in developing countries because it can cause various complications, such as fatigue, infection, premature labor, low birth weight, and even perinatal death. Prevention efforts through education regarding the consumption of iron supplements (TTD) are an important strategy in improving maternal and fetal health. This community service activity uses a health education method with a pre-experimental one group pretest-posttest design. The activity was carried out on June 19, 2025 in Penagan Village with a sample of 12 pregnant women. Education was carried out through material presentation and interactive discussions regarding the benefits of TTD, the correct way to consume it, the minimum amount of consumption during pregnancy, recording in the KIA book, the impact of not consuming TTD, sources of iron-rich foods, and the importance of prenatal check-ups. Knowledge evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Data were analyzed descriptively by comparing the average values before and after education. The results of the activity showed an increase in the average (mean) knowledge of pregnant women from 62.47 before education to 86.08 after education. These results indicate that health education significantly improved pregnant women's understanding of the importance of taking iron supplements (p-value <0.05). Health education regarding iron supplements is effective in increasing pregnant women's knowledge. This activity can be a promotional and preventive measure to prevent anemia during pregnancy.
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