Prevention Of Anemia In Adolescent Girls Through Print Media Bookmarks For Adolescent Girls At SMP Negeri 11 Makassar City
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Anemia, Iron Tablets, Health Education, Adolescent Girls, Stunting, Bookmark Media.Abstract
Background and Objectives: Stunting remains a major health challenge in Indonesia, particularly in rural areas. Iron deficiency leading to anemia can impair child growth and increase the risk of stunting. Adolescent girls are especially vulnerable to anemia due to inadequate iron intake, unbalanced diets, and low compliance with iron supplementation through weekly iron tablets (Tablet Tambah Darah or TTD). A lack of awareness regarding anemia and the importance of TTD contributes to the high prevalence of anemia and the long-term risk of stunting. Therefore, early health education is essential to equip adolescent girls with knowledge on anemia prevention and its implications for reproductive health and child development. This study aimed to improve adolescent girls’ knowledge regarding the importance of iron tablet consumption as a preventive measure against anemia and stunting risk. Methods and Study Design. Health education was delivered through a counseling session using lectures and interactive Q&A methods, supported by printed bookmark media. The target group consisted of 75 female students at SMP Negeri 11 Makassar. Participants' knowledge was measured using a structured questionnaire administered as a pre-test and post-test. Data were analyzed using a paired t-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Results. There was a significant increase in participants’ average knowledge scores from 52.00 (pre-test) to 70.67 (post-test) after the educational session. The paired t-test showed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.000) between pre- and post-intervention scores. Additionally, participants demonstrated high enthusiasm and active engagement throughout the session. Conclusion. Educational intervention using printed bookmark media effectively improved adolescent girls’ knowledge about iron supplementation. This increase in knowledge is expected to promote sustainable behavioral changes for anemia prevention and contribute to reducing the risk of stunting in the future.
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