Knowledge And Attitudes Of Smp Negeri 1 Baubau Female Students Regarding Iron Supplement Tablets For Anemia Prevention

Abstract

Anemia is a global health problem affecting more than 30% of the world's population. Indonesia has a prevalence of 32% among adolescents aged 13-14 years. Adolescent girls are at higher risk due to iron loss during menstruation and rapid growth, making iron supplementation a strategic intervention to improve hemoglobin levels and cognitive function. However, the success of an iron supplementation program is strongly influenced by individual internal factors, particularly knowledge and attitudes. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes of female students of SMP Negeri 1 Baubau regarding iron supplementation as an anemia prevention effort. The method used in this study was a descriptive study using a survey questionnaire. This study employed a cross-sectional approach. The sample used was 63 eighth-grade female students of SMP Negeri 1 Baubau. The results of the study indicate that female students' knowledge regarding the use of iron supplements is high, and their attitudes are positive. The results showed that 88.9% of female students had a high level of knowledge, 7.9% had a moderate level of knowledge, and 3.2% had a low level of knowledge. 93.7% of female students had a positive attitude and 6.3% of female students had a negative attitude. The conclusion is that the majority of female students at SMP Negeri 1 Baubau have a high level of knowledge and positive attitudes toward the use of iron supplements as an effort to prevent anemia.