Journal of Advanced Nursing and Health Sciences
Vol. 5 No. 2, Agustus 2024

THE EFFECT OF RED GUAVA JUICE ON HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS IN PREGNANT WOMEN DURING THE SECOND TRIMESTER AT PANCASILA PRIMARY CLINIC ,BATURETNO WONOGIRI

Maria Afriani (Universitas Kusuma Husada Surakarta)
Wijayanti Wijayanti (Universitas Kusuma Husada Surakarta)
Ajeng Maharani P (Universitas Kusuma Husada Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Aug 2024

Abstract

Background : The prevalance of anemia in Indonesia reaches 48.9%, attributed to various factors such as iron malabssorption. Therefore, additional vitamin C is required to improve the absorption of FE tablet consumption.Research Objective: The study aimed to examine the effect of red guava juice on improving hemoglobin levels during the second trimester of pregnant women at Pancasila Primary Clinic Wonogiri. Research Method : The research employed an experimental method with a pretest-posttest design with the control group. The sampling technique used total sampling involving 44 responden, divided into experimental groups (22 respondents) and control group (22 respondents).Research Results: The sstatistical analysis using the paired sample t -test revealed a Pvalue of 0,004 < 0.005 in the control group and 0.000 < 0.005 in the experimental group. In addition , the independepnt t-test demonstrated a P value of 0.002 < 0.005, indicatinga significant effect of red guava juice on improving hemoglobin levels. Conclusion: Based on the study development, red guava juice evoled as valuable therapeutic option for increasing hemoglobin levels during pregnancy, wether used independenly or in combination with iron ( FE ) tablets.

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KN

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Health Professions Nursing Physics Public Health

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Journal of Advanced Nursing and Health Sciences presents original, peer-reviewed research findings clearly and directly for clinical applications in all nursing specialties, midwifery, public health, and other health field. The journal particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of ...