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The Effect of Date Fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L) Intervention to Increase Hemoglobin Levels in Female Adolescents
Abstract
Anemia is one of the common health problems globally, where a condition of
red blood cells is inadequate to meet the physiological needs caused by iron deficiency. The
short term impact of anemia on adolescents can cause growth disorders, while the long term
impact on pregnant women can cause pregnancy and childbirth complications. Date fruit is one
of the fruits that containing iron (Fe), vitamin C, vitamin B complex, and folic acid that can help
form red blood cells. Consuming the date fruits may improve formation of red blood cells and
prevent anemia. Objective. To determine the effect of the intervention of date fruits in increasing
hemoglobin levels among female adolescents at Islamic boarding school. Method. This research
was performed using a pre-experimental study with one group pretest and posttest design. The
sampling method in this research used purposive sampling with samples of 30 female adolescent
students aged 15–18 years old at Modern Islamic Boarding School (Pondok Modern Gontor Putri
2), Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia. The inclusion criteria was adolescent suffering from anemia
(age 15 until 18 years, Hb <12 g/dL, not menstruation during intervention). The intervention was
carried out for seven days by giving seven date fruits (50 g) per day. Hemoglobin levels had
recorded before and after intervention. The data were analyzed using paired t-test. Results.
The median hemoglobin (Hb) level before giving date fruits was 10.8 g/dL and the median Hb
level after giving date fruits was 11.9 g/dL. There were differences in Hb levels before and after
giving date fruit (p=0.001). Conclusion. The intervention of consuming seven date fruits (50 g)
for seven days effectively increased hemoglobin level.
Publication Details
JournalThe Effect of Date Fruits (Phoenix dactylifera L) Intervention to Increase Hemoglobin Levels in Female Adolescents
Volume13 (2)
Pagespp. 97-104
ISSNP-ISSN: 2086-5198, E-ISSN: 2354-8746
Item ID1749
Deposited30 Oct 2022 02:29