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Hb Levels in Pregnant Women with Consumption Of Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea Batatas L): History of Malaria
Anemia in pregnancy is defined as a condition when the mother has a hemoglobin level of 7-10.5
g%. Handling of anemia can be done in a non-pharmacological way. namely with herbal or plant medicines,
such as red spinach, green beans, beta vulgaris L fruit (beets), and dates and sweet potatoes. in 100 grams
of sweet potato contains 4 mg of iron which can increase hemoglobin levels in red blood cells. The purpose
of this study was to determine the effect of consumption of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L) on increasing
hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with a history of malaria in the working area of Abepantai Public
Health Center. The research method used a quasi-experimental research design with Pretest-Postest Design
with Control Group. Sampling technique with total sampling. The sample in this study were pregnant
women in the third trimester with anemia. intervention with sweet potato consumption for 7 days. with
hemoglobin examination before and after the intervention. There is an effect of consumption of sweet potato
(Ipomoea batatas L) on the increase in hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in the working area of
Abepantai Health Center. It is hoped that the consumption of sweet potatoes can help increase hemoglobin
in pregnant women with anemia.
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