Education On Anaemia Prevention Among Children And Adolescents In Children’s Homes During The Month Of Ramadan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32922/jdb.v5i1.69Keywords:
anemia, brochure, health education, orphanages, ramadhanAbstract
Anemia remains a significant public health problem among children and adolescents, particularly in vulnerable populations such as those living in orphanages. Limited knowledge and inadequate nutritional intake increase the risk of anemia in this group. This community service aimed to improve knowledge regarding anemia and its prevention through educational intervention using brochures and interactive counseling during Ramadhan. The activity involved 25 participants and was conducted using a pre-test and post-test design to assess knowledge improvement. The pre-test and post-test were conducted orally by asking questions to several randomly selected participants due to the inadequate situation for conducting a written test. Educational methods included lectures, discussions, and read the brochures demonstration of iron-rich dietary practices suitable for sahur and iftar. The results showed an increase in participants’ knowledge after the intervention, indicating that educational activities using printed media and participatory approaches are effective in improving awareness about anemia prevention. In conclusion, community-based education is a feasible and effective strategy to enhance knowledge among children and adolescents. Further interventions are needed to ensure long-term behavioral changes and nutritional improvements
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