The Monopoly Game and its Influence on Knowledge, Attitude, and Anemia Prevention Behavior of Pregnant Women

Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) remains a global problem, with a rate of 223 per 100,000 live births by 2020. Anemia, especially among pregnant women, contributes significantly to this problem. In 2023, there were 43 cases of anemia among pregnant women at the Puskesmas Martapura Timur. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of Smart Monopoly, an innovative health education medium, on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of pregnant women with anemia. This quantitative research used a Pre-Experimental design using a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. The research population was pregnant women with anemia at Puskesmas Martapura Timur, with purposive sampling technique used to select 15 respondents who met the research criteria. Data were collected through questionnaires to assess knowledge and attitude and observation to measure behavior. The results showed statistical analysis using Wilcoxon signed rank test showed significant improvement in knowledge (p=0.001), attitude (p=0.003), and behavior (p=0.001) after the intervention. These findings highlight the effectiveness of Smart Monopoly as an interactive and engaging educational tool in addressing anemia in pregnant women, with potential applications for broader health education initiatives. This research thus has implications for the development of more innovative and effective health education media to improve knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to anemia prevention, not only in pregnant women but also in other vulnerable groups.