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Effect of Mother Knowledge and Household Food Security on Anemia of Pregnant Women (Study in North Buton Regency)

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Background: Anemia in pregnancy can cause disruption of pregnancy continuity, disruption of the birth process, disorders during the puerperium, and disturbances to the fetus. World data shows the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women is 41.8% with a maternal mortality rate due to anemia of 303,000 people or around 216/100,000 live births. This study aims to analyze the determinants of anemia in pregnant women in North Buton Regency.

Method: This study used a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were all pregnant women aged <21 years who came to check their pregnancies at all Health Centers in North Buton Regency in January 2023 as many as 97 people with a total sample of 77 people who were taken using the proportional sampling technique.

Results: The research data was analyzed using using the chi-square test. The results showed body mass index (p-value = 0.002), food consumption level (p-value = 0.023), food security (p-value = 0.002), adherence to consumption of Fe tablets (p-value = 0.002), knowledge (p-value = 0.827), income (p-value = 0.015).

Conclusion: It can be concluded that body mass index, level of food consumption, food security, consumption of Fe tablets, and income are related to the incidence of anemia in pregnant women, while knowledge is not related to the incidence of anemia in pregnant women.

Parity and Eating Habits Trigger Chronic Energy Deficiency in Pregnant Women

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Nutrition of pregnant women is related to the welfare of the fetus they contain. Chronic energy deficiency (CED) during pregnancy is a trigger for cases of hypertension in pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, bleeding and premature rupture of membranes. Therefore, nutritional adequacy is something that needs to be considered, both before, during and after pregnancy ends. This research is an observational study using a case control design. This study aims to explore the factors that cause chronic energy deficiency in pregnant women. The sample used was 120 respondents who were divided into case and control groups with a ratio of 1:2. The results showed that the proportion of CED incidence was 33.3%, low education was 97.5%, risk parity was 43.3%, family income was below the district minimum wage (DMW) 60%, LILA was less than 23.5 cm 33.3%. , BMI <18.5 22.5%, anemia 31.67%, and unhealthy food consumption habits 69.16%. There is a relationship between parity, family income, anemia, and unhealthy eating habits with the incidence of CED, and there is no relationship between education and the incidence of CED. It is necessary to use appropriate technology as much as possible, such as social media in providing assistance in overcoming CED and the existence of cross-sectoral cooperation in increasing the use of home gardens for families to fulfill family nutrition.

The Development of Cookies from Modified Cassava Flour with Soy Isolate Protein (ISP) Substitution as an Alternative Supplementary Food for Pregnant Women with CED

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Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) in pregnant women can be caused by direct and indirect factors. The lack of energy and protein intake during pregnancy has been proven to increase the risk of CED in pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences in the acceptability and organoleptic properties of panelists, as well as the nutritional content of cookies based on Modified Cassava Flour with soy protein isolate substitution. The study was conducted as experimental research and a Completely Randomized Design was used. The research was conducted from June to December 2022. This study, which involved the production of Modified Cassava Flour cookies with the substitution of isolated soy protein flour and hedonic testing, was conducted at the Culinary Laboratory of Universitas Esa Unggul. The statistical test used to see the difference in nutrient content between the treatment levels of Cookies was Anova test and Ducan’s advanced test. The research results showed that there was a significant difference in hedonic quality in terms of taste and texture (p<0.05). There was a significant difference in hedonic among formulas in terms of taste, color, aroma, and texture (p<0.05). There was a significant difference in the content of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins among formulas (p<0.05). The conclusion of this study was that the best formula is F3, which can contribute to the energy and protein needed by pregnant women with CED.