Effectiveness of the combination of Fe tablets and beetroot juice in increasing Hb levels of pregnant women with anemia ^†

Abstract Objective This study aims to determine the effectiveness of giving a combination of Fe tablets and beetroot juice in increasing hemoglobin (Hb) levels of pregnant women with anemia in the Mataram City area. Methods This study was designed with quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with control design. The location of this study was conducted in the city of Mataram on pregnant women with anemia. The sample of this study was pregnant women with mild anemia based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, divided into 2 groups: a control group and a treatment group of 15 respondents each, bringing the total respondents to 30 people. Analysis of Hb level measurement results was carried out using the independent sample t -test. Results The results obtained in the treatment group (combination of beet juice and Fe tablets) were the mean pre-test of 9.93 mg/dL and post-test of 11.90 mg/dL ( P -value = 0.000), which means there is effectiveness in increasing hemoglobin levels while in the control group. Comparison of increased Hb levels of the control group and significantly different treatments marked by a P value of 0.001. Conclusions the combination of Fe tablets and beetroot juice is effective in increasing Hb levels of pregnant women with anemia in the Mataram City area.