Analysis of Determinant Factors of Anemia Prediction Model for Prevention of Anemia in Pregnant Women
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Determinants, Prediction Model, Prevention Anemia, Pregnant WomenAbstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify the main determinants of anemia and effective anemia prevention strategies among pregnant women.
METHODOLOGY: This was a quantitative study using a cross-sectional analytical survey design and a logistic prediction model. The population consisted of all pregnant women (159). A sample of 114 women was obtained using the "Slovin" formula. Data were collected through measurements, documentation, and questionnaires. The hypothesis was that there is a significant relationship between age, pregnancy spacing, parity, education, chronic energy deficiency (CED), and adherence to iron tablet consumption and the incidence of anemia. Data were analyzed using univariate percentage analysis, bivariate chi-square tests, and multivariate regression prediction models.
RESULTS: The determinants contributing to the incidence of anemia were adherence to iron tablet consumption (p-value = 0.001; OR = 26.59), chronic energy deficiency (CED) (p-value = 0.001; OR = 12.91), and pregnancy spacing (p-value = 0.002; OR = 4.95). Preventive measures for pregnant women include increasing adherence to iron supplementation, improving balanced nutrition, attending antenatal care (ANC), and planning pregnancies properly. For health workers, preventive efforts include increasing promotion and education, maintaining adequate pregnancy spacing, monitoring and supervising iron tablet consumption, treating comorbidities, and preventing anemia by involving mothers and empowering families.
CONCLUSION: Adherence to iron tablet consumption is the strongest determinant of anemia incidence. Maternal involvement and family empowerment are needed for anaemia prevention.
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