Proportion and Characteristics of Anemia in Adolescents Girl

: Anemia in Indonesian adolescent girl has been increased, this can be seen from the RISKESDAS 2013 result where the prevalence of anemia in adolescent girl was 37.1% and 48.9% in 2018. This study aims to determine the proportion and characteristics of anemia in adolescent girl. This study using a cross-sectional study design. Data were collected by using a questionnaire as an interview instrument. Adolescents anemia status was obtained from the recognition of adolescents who had consulted with doctors or other health workers. The study location in Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. Sampling selection by using C-Survey software, namely 210 female high school respondents in 14-18 years old. Data analysis used frequency distribution analysis with 95% CI range. The proportion of anemia incidence was 14.3%, anemic adolescents never consumed blood-booster tablets was 73.3%, abnormal menstrual frequency and range was 6.7% and 23.3%, anemic adolescents consumed less milk was 60%, anemic adolescents ever dieted was 74,4% and have a bad breakfast pattern was 40%. The anemia rate of adolescent girl in this study was high, most of the respondents had never consumed blood-booster tablets and unhealthy lifestyles could have an impact on the worsening of their anemia.