Analysis of Iron Supplement Tablet Consumption Achievement in Pregnant Women Based on Demographic Characteristics in Indonesia

Abstract

Anaemia in pregnant women is still a health problem in Indonesia and can increase the risk of pregnancy and childbirth complications. One of the efforts to prevent anaemia is a carried out through the problem of giving Iron Supplement Tablets to pregnant women. However, the achievement of Iron Supplement Tablets consumption in Indonesia is still not optimal. This study aims to analysis the achievement of Iron Supplement Tablet consumption in pregnant women based on demographic characteristics in Indonesia. The research uses a descriptive quantitative design with a document review using secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey. The variables analysis included Iron Supplement Tablet based on age group, education level, occupation and region of residence. The data is analysis descriptively through a percentage distribution and presented in the form of a graph. The results showed that most pregnant women in almost demographic groups were still taking iron supplement tablets in the category of <90 tablets. The highest proportion of iron supplement tablet by age was found in the 45-49 age group at 96.2%, education in the non-school group at 93.9%, based on work in the still in school group at 87.4% and residential areas were higher in rural areas at 80.9%. The results of the study show that the achievement of iron supplement tablet consumption in pregnant women in Indonesia is still not optimal in various demographic groups. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen health education, improve the quality of antenatal care (ANC) service, and monitor iron supplement consumption more intensively, especially in vulnerable groups to support efforts to prevent anaemia during pregnancy.