EARLY DETECTION OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY BY “HELILI” METHOD FOR STUNTING PREVENTION

Abstract

Anemia in pregnancy is the cause of high maternal mortality during childbirth. Mothers with anemia suffer from blood deficiency that can cause various problems not only to the mother but also the baby. The health issue may also help children to develop stunting, which may result in the failure to develop inormally. Method: This study attempt to propose early detection of anemia in pregnancy by using “HELILI” method in order to prevent stunting. It employed observational analytics with cross-sectional survey design. Using total sampling technique, the research was conducted in the Rumbai Pesisir Public Health Center with a sample of 40 respondents. Results: The study found some interesting results. About 25% of pregnant women were found to have mild anemia. It was also found that 45% of the samples had waist and pelvic circumference (Waist and Hip ratio) below 80 cm and 54% of the pregnant women had a normal Body Time Index. Moreover, no less than 10% of pregnant women had LILA (Upper Arm Circumference) below 23.5. Lastly, 20% of the women averaged less than 145 cm in height.Conclusion: pregnant women suffering from anemia showed a low waist and hip ratio, which may result in a less normal upper arm circumference (LILA). The state of anemia in pregnant women also affects the absence of less than normal height. Conclusion: this study can be used as a reference to predict the absence of anemia in pregnancy, so anemia in pregnant women can be identified and followed up as quickly as possible. In addition, the incidence of stunting can be detected as early as possible.