Level of Haemoglobin and Knowledge Regarding Anemia and Its Prevention Among Adolescent

Desi Oktariana, Evi Lusiana, Nia Savitri Tamzil, Gita Dwi Prasasty
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Anemia is a condition in which hemoglobin (Hb) concentration being lower than a specific threshold. The prevalence of anemia among adolescents is varies among country and its proportion is higher in developing countries. In Indonesia, the proportion of anemia in the 15-24-year age group was 32%. Anemia in adolescents has a negative impact on decreased immunity, impaired physical growth and mental development, concentration, learning achievement, adolescent fitness and productivity. Knowledge of the extent and causes of anemia in adolescence is very important because it is a window of opportunity for interventions to improve adolescent health. This study aims to describe level of Hb and knowledge regarding anemia and its prevention among adolescents. This research is a descriptive study with a cross sectional method using Hb meter to assess Hb level and questionnaire to assess knowledge regarding anemia and its prevention among adolescents, conducted in November 2019. The respondents were 42 adolescents in SMPN 9 Palembang. The ages of respondents in this study ranged from 12-13 years, consisting of 36% boys and 64% girls. The mean value of Hb level in all adolescent was 13.78 g/dL with 12% of respondents had anemia. A total of 76% adolescents had poor knowledge, while 24% adolescents had good knowledge. The mean value of Hb level in all adolescent was normal, only few adolescents had anemia. This study also shows majority of the adolescents have poor knowledge about anemia and its prevention.
青少年血红蛋白水平与贫血及预防知识
贫血是血红蛋白(Hb)浓度低于特定阈值的一种情况。青少年贫血的患病率因国家而异,发展中国家的比例较高。在印度尼西亚,15-24岁年龄组的贫血比例为32%。青少年贫血对免疫力下降、身体生长和智力发育受损、注意力不集中、学习成绩、青少年健康和生产力都有负面影响。了解青少年贫血的程度和原因非常重要,因为这是改善青少年健康的干预措施的机会之窗。本研究的目的是描述血红蛋白水平和知识有关贫血及其预防的青少年。本研究是一项描述性研究,于2019年11月进行,采用横截面法,使用血红蛋白计评估血红蛋白水平,并使用问卷评估青少年贫血及其预防知识。受访者为巨港SMPN 9区的42名青少年。调查对象的年龄在12-13岁之间,男孩占36%,女孩占64%。所有青少年Hb水平的平均值为13.78 g/dL, 12%的应答者有贫血。76%的青少年知识贫乏,24%的青少年知识良好。所有青少年Hb水平平均值均正常,仅有少数青少年出现贫血。该研究还表明,大多数青少年对贫血及其预防知识贫乏。
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