The Effect of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Iron Deficiency Anemia on Consumption of High Iron Food, Enhancer and Iron Inhibitor
Farahdina Amelia Rahmah (a), Izka Sofiyya Wahyurin (a*), Katri Andini Surijati (a)

a)Nutrition Science Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, Indonesia
*izka.sofiyya.wahyurin[at]unsoed.ac.id

Abstract

Background: Youth Red Cross (YRC) members are often get information about anemia so they are considered to have better knowedge and attitudes than non YRC. The knowledge and attitudes of YRC members will influence the consumption of high iron food, enhancer, and inhibitor to prevent anemia. This study aims to determine the correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding iron deficiency anemia with consumption of high iron food, enhancer and iron inhibitor in YRC members of SMAN 1 Purwokerto.
Methods: This was a cross sectional study involving 58 YRC members of SMAN 1 Purwokerto. The samples was selected by proportionate stratified random sampling method. Data were collected using knowledge and attitude questionnaire, and measuring consumption levels using SQ FFQ and FFQ. The data were analyzed using the Chi Square test and Likelihood Ratio.
Result: There is no correlation between knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia with consumption of high iron foood and iron inhibitor (p=0.181- 0.413). There is no correlation between attitude regarding iron deficiency anemia with consumption of high iron foood, enhancer, iron inhibitor (p=0.370-0,163-0.502). There is a correlation between knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia with consumption of iron enhancer (p=0.005).
Conclusion: There is no correlation between knowledge and attitude regarding iron deficiency anemia with consumption of high iron food and iron inhibitor, and attitude regarding iron deficiency anemia and consumption of iron enhancer. There is a correlation between knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia with consumption of iron enhancer.

Keywords: Attitude- Enhancer- Inhibitor- Iron- Knowledge

Topic: Nutrition and functional food