Triana W, Imelda I, Ryoca M, Sayuti S. Community-Based Education Enhancing the “Juminten Tabah” Model for Anemia Prevention in Adolescent Girls. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (2) :221-226 URL: http://hehp.daneshafarand.org/article-4-80117-en.html
1- Department of Health Promotion, Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia 2- Department of Midwifery, Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia 3- Department of Clinical Pathology, Medical College, University of Andalas Padang, Padang, Indonesia
* Corresponding Author Address: Jl. Prof DR GA Siwabessy No.42, Buluran Kenali, Kec. Telanaipura, Kota Jambi, Indonesia. Postal Code: 36122 (trianawinda146@gmail.com)
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Aims: This study aimed to analyze the role of community-based education in enhancing the effectiveness of the Juminten Tabah model in anemia prevention behavior among adolescent girls. Materials & Methods: This experimental study employed a two-group pre-test-post-test approach, including a control group, involving 100 participants divided equally into intervention and control groups. The intervention consisted of administering iron supplementation tablets every Friday, supported by community-based educational sessions conducted in schools. Data collection included pre- and post-test assessments using structured questionnaires and hemoglobin level measurements. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t-tests to evaluate within-group differences and independent t-tests to compare outcomes between the intervention and control groups. Findings: The intervention group demonstrated a significant improvement in hemoglobin levels and anemia prevention behaviors compared to the control group (p<0.05). The proportion of adolescents with normal hemoglobin levels increased from 10% to 20% in the intervention group, whereas the control group exhibited a more modest increase from 8% to 12%. Additionally, the mean score for anemia prevention behaviors in the intervention group increased substantially from 48.40 to 67.20. Conclusion: Community-based education through the Juminten Tabah model significantly improves anemia prevention behaviors and hemoglobin levels among adolescent girls.