EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FACTORS AFFECT IN OBSTETRIC PATIENT ADHERENCE TO IRON SUPLEMENTATION AT REGIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY ALOE SABOE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Abstract

During pregnancy, iron is important in compesating for the  increase blood volume, often with growth and development of the fetus. Pregnat woman should consume sufficiently and balance food then take iron suplements to meet their increase iron needs. Lack of iron supplementation during pregnancy can cause anemia, anemia in pregnant women will cause interference with the distribution of oxygen from nutritional sources to the placenta and the fetus, this is what can cause disruption of fetal growth and development that causes an increase in Low Birth Weight, prolonged labor, abortion, asphyxia neonartum even maternal death and fetus. various iron suplements are circulating in the market but WHO has a minimum standard, therefore evaluating iron tablet is needed, especially in health care facilities as well as factors that influence patient compliance in consuming these tablets. This research is an observational descriptive study by measuring independent variables consisting administration of iron tablets, knowledge, education, family support, support from health workers and compliance with consumption iron tablets in pregnant woman. The number of samples used were all patients who visited the Obstetric section of the Aloe Saboe Hospital during Agustus to Oktober 2018. Data analysis was performed descriptively. The results showed that administration of Fe tablets provided by the hospital was in accordance with the WHO minimum standard of 1 tablet per day (Ferrous Fumarat content of 180 mg is equivalent to Fe Element 60 mg and patien knowledge, education, family with health workers support affect the patient's adherence with routine iron tablets consumption.