Factors Associated with Anemia in Brides-to-Be
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37287/picnhs.v6i2.63Keywords:
anemia, prospective brides, infection history, iron tablet compliance, menstrual duration, nutritional status, physical activityAbstract
Anemia remains a pressing public health concern, particularly among women of reproductive age. In Indonesia, the prevalence of anemia among women aged 15–24 reached 39.5%. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the incidence of anemia among prospective brides in the working area of the Pesawaran District Health Office in 2025. A cross-sectional quantitative approach was employed, involving 78 respondents selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression methods. Findings revealed significant associations between anemia and menstrual duration (p=0.001), nutritional status (p=0.016), adherence to iron tablet consumption (p=0.004), physical activity (p=0.021), and history of acute illness (p=0.001). The dominant risk factor was a history of acute infectious diseases (OR = 7.763, p=0.004). Nutritional knowledge was not significantly associated with anemia (p=1.001). These findings highlight the importance of integrating anemia prevention with pre-marriage health programs, including better screening, health education, and inter-agency collaboration.
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