Improving Health Literacy on Anemia Prevention Among Female Adolescents Through School-Based Interventions

Peningkatan Pengetahuan Remaja Putri Tentang Pencegahan Anemia Melalui Promosi Kesehatan Berbasis Sekolah

Authors

  • Salwah Putri Sulistian Universitas Mulawarman Author
  • Bella Pratiwi Putri Universitas Mulawarman Author
  • Adly Galih Rahmadana Universitas Mulawarman Author
  • Islamudin Ahmad Universitas Mulawarman Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70392/jan.v2i2.5461

Keywords:

Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Adolescent Girls, Health Promotion, Iron Supplementation, School-Based Education

Abstract

Background: Adolescent girls are particularly vulnerable to iron-deficiency anemia due to increased nutritional demands during growth, regular iron loss through menstruation, and inadequate dietary intake. This condition negatively affects concentration, physical development, and overall productivity. Objective: This community engagement initiative aimed to improve adolescents’ knowledge and awareness of anemia prevention through school-based health education and iron supplementation. Methods: A school-based health promotion activity was conducted on June 17, 2025, at SMPN 11 Samarinda, involving 15 participants. The intervention included a pre-test, interactive educational session, post-test, and distribution of iron supplement tablets. Evaluation was carried out using the Wilcoxon test and participatory observation. Results: The intervention led to a statistically significant improvement in participants’ knowledge of anemia prevention (Z = -3.457; p < 0.001), with median scores increasing from 7 to 9 and interquartile range narrowing from 2 to 1, indicating more consistent understanding. Conclusion: This school-based educational initiative effectively enhanced health literacy among adolescent girls regarding anemia prevention and supports broader promotive-preventive health strategies aligned with national and global health agendas.

Author Biographies

  • Salwah Putri Sulistian, Universitas Mulawarman

    Program Studi Profesi Apoteker Fakultas Farmasi 

  • Bella Pratiwi Putri, Universitas Mulawarman

    Program Studi Profesi Apoteker Fakultas Farmasi 

  • Adly Galih Rahmadana, Universitas Mulawarman

    Program Studi Profesi Apoteker Fakultas Farmasi 

  • Islamudin Ahmad, Universitas Mulawarman

    Program Studi Profesi Apoteker Fakultas Farmasi 

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Published

2025-10-07

How to Cite

Putri Sulistian, S., Pratiwi Putri, B. ., Galih Rahmadana, A. ., & Ahmad, I. (2025). Improving Health Literacy on Anemia Prevention Among Female Adolescents Through School-Based Interventions: Peningkatan Pengetahuan Remaja Putri Tentang Pencegahan Anemia Melalui Promosi Kesehatan Berbasis Sekolah. Jurnal Abdita Naturafarm, 2(2), 54-61. https://doi.org/10.70392/jan.v2i2.5461

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