The Relationship of Anemia in Pregnant Women with Anthropometry and Apgar Score for Newborns in Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital, Makassar

Anemia is one of the problems in pregnant women that can affect the anthropometry of newborns that containing weight, body length, head circumference, and newborn score. The aim of this study aimed to determine the relationship between anemia of pregnant women to anthropometry and the Apgar score of newborns at Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital Makassar. Methods: The method used in this research is observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. Sampling was done by purposive sampling. The total sample of 269 deliveries at Dr. Tadjuddin Chalid Hospital Makassar. The research data were sourced from secondary data such as patient identity, anemia of pregnant women, and infant anthropometry including weight, length, head circumference, and apgar score measured immediately after birth. (Continued on next page)