THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IRON TABLET CONSUMPTION ADHERENCE AND THE INCIDENCE OF ANEMIA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS
At SMP Negeri 1 Bringin, Ngawi Regency
By : Eka Octora
Anemia is a health issue frequently experienced by adolescent girls and can lead to serious consequences, such as stunted growth, impaired concentration, and even death. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between adherence to iron tablet consumption and the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls at SMP Negeri 1 Bringin, Ngawi Regency.
This study employed a correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 142 respondents was selected using the Proportional Random Sampling technique. Data collection involved the use of questionnaires and Hb checks. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of p < 0.05.
The results showed that 0 respondents (0%) had high adherence and were non-anemic; 0 respondents (0%) had high adherence and were anemic; 1 respondent (0.7%) had moderate adherence and was non-anemic; 1 respondent (0.7%) had moderate adherence and was anemic; 45 respondents (31.7%) had low adherence and were non-anemic; and 96 respondents (67.6%) had low adherence and were anemic. The Chi-Square test yielded a p-value of 0.535, indicating no significant relationship between adherence to iron tablet consumption and the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls at SMP Negeri 1 Bringin, Ngawi Regency.
The findings of this study are expected to encourage adolescent girls to adhere to regular iron tablet consumption and to improve their knowledge regarding anemia.

Keywords: Compliance, Iron Tablets, Anemia, Adolescent Girl