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Efektifitas Pemberian Tablet Fe pada Ibu Hamil Di Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara Tahun 2010 (Effectiveness of Fe Supplementation on Pregnant Women at Kutai Kartanegara District in 2010)
Background: Anemia during pregnancy might increase the risk of maternal death. Iron deficiency is the major cause of anemia in pregnancy compared to other type of nutritional deficiency. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of iron supplementation (Fe) based on the diet behavior of pregnant women living in the coastal area.
Methods: This is an observational analytic study using cross sectional method. The population was all pregnant in Kutai Kartanegara District who visited Health Center in study sites in September to November 2010. In total, there were 356 respondents randomly selected. Hemoglobin measurement was conducted by taking the blood sample of pregnant women. Measurement was carried out twice within one to two months, before (baseline) and after (endline) taking iron tablets. Women were considered anemic in the first and second trimester if the hemoglobin level was
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