Darmawati Darmawati1,2, Tongku N Siregar3, Hajjul Kamil4, Teuku Tahlil5. 1. Graduate School of Mathematics and Applied Science, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh 23111, Indonesia. 2. Department of Maternity Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh 23111, Indonesia. 3. Faculty of Veterinary, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh 23111, Indonesia. 4. Department of Management Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh 23111, Indonesia. 5. Department of Community Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Aceh 23111, Indonesia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Anemia is a global maternal health problem that commonly occurs in developing countries. During pregnancy, a woman will receive antenatal services to check her condition and prevent complications. This study aimed to explore barriers towards achieving eradication of iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women in Aceh Besar District, Indonesia. METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted on 18 health workers who were recruited through a purposive sampling method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using open-ended questions to gain insight about participants' experiences in managing iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women. Data analysis was conducted by an inductive content analysis method to evaluate, encode, and analyze the interview's result. RESULT: Three main themes emerged: (1) facilities, infrastructures, and supplement support; (2) sociocultural factors; and (3) health provider competency deficits and no developing guidelines. CONCLUSION: Our findings provide understanding that there are many obstacles and barriers encountered by health workers in iron deficiency anemia prevention management. Thus, the management of anemia must be supported by a skilled health worker and quality facilities. Health workers and pregnant women must work together to achieve optimal management of anemia prevention.
BACKGROUND: Anemia is a global maternal health problem that commonly occurs in developing countries. During pregnancy, a woman will receive antenatal services to check her condition and prevent complications. This study aimed to explore barriers towards achieving eradication of iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women in Aceh Besar District, Indonesia. METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted on 18 health workers who were recruited through a purposive sampling method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using open-ended questions to gain insight about participants' experiences in managing iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women. Data analysis was conducted by an inductive content analysis method to evaluate, encode, and analyze the interview's result. RESULT: Three main themes emerged: (1) facilities, infrastructures, and supplement support; (2) sociocultural factors; and (3) health provider competency deficits and no developing guidelines. CONCLUSION: Our findings provide understanding that there are many obstacles and barriers encountered by health workers in iron deficiency anemia prevention management. Thus, the management of anemia must be supported by a skilled health worker and quality facilities. Health workers and pregnant women must work together to achieve optimal management of anemia prevention.
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