The Relationship between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Iron Supplementation and the Incidence of Anemia

Silaban, Hertina and Tennes, Josephine Gracia and Simarmata, Vidi Posdo Ahapta (2025) The Relationship between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Iron Supplementation and the Incidence of Anemia. KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science, 5 (3). pp. 532-539. ISSN 2808-7178

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Abstract

Introduction: Anemia is a major health problem among women of reproductive age, including female university students, and iron tablet consumption is an important preventive measure. Objective: To analyze the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices of iron tablet consumption and anemia among female medical students. Method: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted involving 84 female medical students from the 2023 cohort at University X, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of iron tablet consumption, and hemoglobin levels were measured by finger-prick tests. The relationship between independent variables and anemia status was analyzed using the chi-square test. Result and Discussion: Most respondents had good knowledge and positive attitudes, but unsatisfactory practices regarding iron tablet consumption. Higher knowledge, more positive attitudes, and appropriate practices were associated with a lower prevalence of anemia, indicating a gap between what students know and what they actually do. Conclusions: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of iron tablet consumption showed a significant relationship with anemia incidence, so targeted interventions are needed to improve adherence to iron tablet consumption among female students.

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