Effectiveness of Vitamin C and A with Fe Tablet on Hemoglobin of Midwifery Student

Meutia Sari Dewi; Nurhalisa Arda Putri

doi:10.69725/imchp.v1i1.77

Authors

Meutia Sari Dewi Bachelor of Applied Midwifery and Professional Midwife Study Program, Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
Nurhalisa Arda Putri Bachelor of Applied Midwifery and Professional Midwife Study Program, Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69725/imchp.v1i1.77

Keywords:

Hemoglobin Level, Iron Tablets, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Midwifery Program, Anemia Prevention, Public Health

Abstract

Objective: This study is to investigate the impact of administering Iron Tablets in conjunction with Vitamin C and Vitamin A on the level of hemoglobin (Hb) among female students enrolled in the Midwifery DIII Program at Poltekes Semarang, Central Java.
Methods: The study utilized a quasi-experimental design using a pre-post only methodology. The study population consisted of 235 female students, with 43 chosen through purposive sampling. The intervention spanned a duration of two months, during which one group was administered Iron Tablets and Vitamin C on a daily basis, while the other group received Iron Tablets and Vitamin A. Hemoglobin levels were assessed using a Digital Hemoglobin Meter at five specific time points: baseline, and after 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks of the intervention. The data were examined using either t-tests or Wilcoxon tests, depending on the distribution of the data.
Results: Both groups had substantial increases on Hb levels after the intervention. The group that received Iron Tablets with Vitamin A showed a more substantial rise in Hb levels compared to the Vitamin C group, suggesting potential variations in the impact of these supplements on the breakdown of iron and the production of red blood cells.
Novelty: This study provides fresh perspectives on the efficacy of Vitamin C as well as Vitamin A supplementation in enhancing Hb levels among female teenage students, specifically in the setting of midwifery training in Indonesia. The results validate the current body of research on the essential functions of these vitamins in the process of blood cell formation and the regulation of iron levels in the body.
Social Benefit: The findings have important consequences for public health strategies that aim to increase knowledge about the significance of proper nutrition in preventing anemia among adolescent females. By comprehending the functions of Vitamin C and A in the creation of red blood cells and the absorption of iron, health interventions can be more efficiently tailored to improve hematological health and general well-being in young women.

Author Biographies

Meutia Sari Dewi, Bachelor of Applied Midwifery and Professional Midwife Study Program, Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

Meutia Sari Dewi
Bachelor of Applied Midwifery and Professional Midwife Study Program, Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
Nurhalisa Arda Putri, Bachelor of Applied Midwifery and Professional Midwife Study Program, Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

Bachelor of Applied Midwifery and Professional Midwife Study Program, Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

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