Analysis of Anemia Incidence In Third-Trimester Pregnancy

Background and Aims: Anemia ranks third among global health concerns, affecting approximately 74% of pregnant women worldwide. In Indonesia, data from the 2018 Basic Health Research (BHR) revealed that 48.9% of pregnant women suffer from anemia. Notably, a staggering 84.6% of these cases occur within the 15- 24 age group. This study seeks to delve into the prevalence of anemia among third-trimester pregnant women within the Muara Jernih Health Center’s jurisdiction in Indonesia. Methods: This research adopts an observational analytic approach, employing a cross-sectional design. Conducted within the Muara Jernih Health Center’s jurisdiction over a span of three months in 2023, the study enlisted 149 randomly selected pregnant women meeting specific criteria—namely, those in their third trimester within the center’s area. Data analysis utilized both univariate and bivariate methods, employing the Chi Square test at a 95% confidence level with a critical limit of 0.05, facilitated by the SPSS version 23.0 application. Results: The majority of respondents, totaling 88 individuals (59.1%), were found to suffer from anemia. Additionally, a significant portion of the 91 respondents (61.1%) exhibited poor knowledge on the subject. Moreover, most of the 101 respondents (67.8%) did not adhere to taking Fe tablets as prescribed. Among the 149 respondents studied, the majority of those surveyed, 94 individuals (63.1%), reported low income. Both knowledge levels and adherence to Fe tablet consumption, alongside income, demonstrated significant associations with the incidence of anemia in third-trimester pregnant women, with a p-value <0.05. Conclusions: To enhance health and mitigate the occurrence of anemia among pregnant women, particularly during the third trimester, several measures can be undertaken. These include augmenting pregnant women’s knowledge, ensuring consistent intake of Fe tablets, and ensuring that family income is sufficient to access healthcare services and provide nutritious food for expectant mothers.