Peran Remaja Tutor Dalam Pencegahan Anemia Remaja Putri

Abstract

Background.Anemia is one of the public health problems in Indonesia that can be experienced by all age groups range from toddlers to old age. The results of Riskesdas 2018 stated that in Indonesia 48.9% of pregnant women experience anemia. As many as 84.6% of anemia in pregnant women occurs in the age group of 15-24 years. Increasing the role of Posyandu cadres for young women in the consumption of blood-added tablets (TTD) in  Panca Mukti  Village, Pondok Kelapa District, is one of the efforts to prevent anemia as early as possible, in order to anticipate further impacts that can cause current public health problems such as stunting. Method.   Pelaksana an devotion activity to the Community of Mitra Village Development scheme in Panca Mukti Village, Pondok Kelapa District, Bengkulu Tengah Regency through a model  of involvement of adolescent  and community cadres (PRA), using methods based on science and local cultural wisdom (PTD), an approach that involves the community (CD), persuasive and educational.    External.  The types of mandatory outputs in this activity include  printed / electronic publications, video activities, increasing  the role  of partners, as well as additional outputs in the form of Educational Modules and Videos   Conclusions and Suggestions. There is an increase  in behavioral scores (knowledge, attitudes and actions)   of adolescent tutors and young women in the prevention of anemia in Panca Mukti Village, Bengkulu Tengah Regency, through  training,cadre training and online and offline assistance . Keywords: adolescents, anemia, behavior.