Factors Related to The Occurrence of Anemia in Pregnant Women at Tebing Tinggi Health Center in Empat Lawang Regency in 2025

Abstract

Intoduction: Anemia is a condition in which hemoglobin and erythrocyte levels are lower than normal. Anemia is a condition in which the number and size of red blood cells, or hemoglobin concentration, are below the normal limit (<11 g), which can interfere with the blood's ability to transport oxygen throughout the body. In 2025, there were 34 cases of anemia in pregnant women out of 216 pregnant women at Tebing Tinggi Health Center in Empat Lawang Regency. This study aims to determine factors related to the occurrence of anemia in pregnant women at Tebing Tinggi Health Center in Empat Lawang Regency, in 2025. Method: The study used a cross-sectional design. The population in this study was all pregnant women at Tebing Tinggi Health Center in Empat Lawang Regency, totaling 216 pregnant women. The sample size was 68. The results are presented in univariate and bivariate analyses using the chi-square test at 5% α.  Result and Discussion: The results showed a significant correlation between iron tablet intake and the occurrence of anemia (p=0.004). There is a significant correlation between parity and the occurrence of anemia (p=0.002). There is a significant correlation between infectious diseases and the occurrence of anemia (p=0.02). Conclusion: It is recommended that the results of this study provide additional data for health centers to evaluate improvements in the MCH program, particularly anemia in pregnant women.