THE CORRELATION BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANEMIA AND FAMILY SUPPORT WITH COMPLIANCE IN CONSUMING IRON SUPPLEMENT AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS

Abstract

Anemia often occurs in teenagers. Anemia will cause decreased endurance and concentration in learning, causing decreased learning achievement. One of the efforts made by the government to lower the percentage of anemia problems is by providing Fe supplementation through school institutions. Family knowledge and support are needed to increase compliance with Fe supplementation consumption. This study determines the correlation between the level of knowledge about anemia and family support with compliance with the consumption of Fe supplementation among female students. This study used quantitative descriptive-analytical research with a cross-sectional. The total sampling involved 129 female students, who distributed questionnaires for data collection and Chi-Square for the statistical test. The results showed a correlation between the level of knowledge about anemia and compliance with consuming Fe supplementation. Besides, there is a correlation between family support and compliance with consuming Fe supplementation. Therefore, this study is expected to provide education to increase compliance in consuming Fe supplementation and educate families.