Pengaruh Otak-Otak Tempe Bilis terhadap Kadar Haemoglobin (Hb) Ibu Hamil dengan Anemia

Anemia is the most common health problem found in pregnant women in Indonesia because around 50% or 1 of 2 pregnant women in Indonesia suffer from anemia. The immediate cause of anemia is lack of nutrient intake in pregnant women. One of the local food of Tanjungpinang city is “otak-otak” that are modified with “tempeh” and “bilis” because contain of high iron so they can overcome anemia. This study aims to determine the effect of consuming “otak-otak tempe bilis” on Hb levels of pregnant women with anemia in Tanjungpinang City. This is a quasy-experimental study with one group pre and post test design on 16 samples of pregnant women suffering anemia. They were administered “otak-otak tempe bilis” for 10 days and Hb level was measured before and after consumption “otak-otak tempe bilis” using Hemoglobin Testing System Quick-Check (Hemocrhomac). Data was analyzed statistically using Dependent Samples T-Test. Results showed that average of Hb levels increased 0,85 gr% after consuming “otak-otak tempe bilis”, p value 0,000. Study Conclude that there were effect of consuming “otak-otak tempe bilis” on Hb levels of pregnant women with anemia. It is suggested that this food can be an alternative to overcome anemia problem in pregnancy.