PATIN BEKAM (Counseling for Bride-to-be Free of Chronic Energy Deficiency and Anemia) at Puskesmas Bati-Bati

Abstract

Anemia is a serious health problem that is common worldwide, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. This condition causes significant impacts on health, economy, and social welfare. The global prevalence of anemia reaches around 30%, with the majority of cases occurring in tropical regions. Anemia among adolescents, particularly in Several City, reached 43% in 2013. The high prevalence of anemia can cause negative impacts such as delayed physical growth and emotional disturbances in adolescent girls.
The purpose of this activity is to provide an understanding to teenage brides-to-be about the importance of pregnancy preparation in fulfilling nutrition to prevent anemia, as well as the negative impacts that can occur if nutritional needs are not met. Counseling is carried out through the approach of analyzing the conditions of the Bati-bati Puskesmas area, identifying problems, planning interventions, and implementing education about fulfilling nutrition in teenage brides-to-be. Activities were carried out offline using leaflets as counseling media. The results of the counseling showed that teenage brides-to-be showed a positive response to this activity. They gained additional understanding about the importance of nutritional intake during pregnancy preparation to prevent anemia and stunting in children. This counseling is expected to help teenage brides-to-be in facing pregnancy better. Counseling on pregnancy preparation and nutritional fulfillment for teenage brides-to-be can increase their understanding and awareness to prevent anemia and stunting. This proves that health education is an important step in addressing nutrition and reproductive health problems in the adolescent population.