This study aims to assess the prevalence of anemia and chronic energy deficiency (CED), and their relationship in preconceptions women in Takalar District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
MethodsThis study was a cross-sectional study of 300 preconceptions women. Data were collected by questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and 24-h recall. Hemoglobin was assessed using Hemocue. Data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression tests.
ResultsMost mothers aged 20–30 years (65.3%) and the length of education was 10–12 years (41%) and the average income was 1–2 million (46.7%). The prevalence of anemia was 23% and chronic energy deficiency (CED) was 18%. There was some factor related to chronic energy deficiency, among others age (P=0.000), education (P=0.020), occupation (P=0.034), parity (P=0.000), and also between anemia with CED (P=0.018). After controlling for other variables there was an influence of anemia 2 times more likely to suffer from chronic energy deficiency.
ConclusionWe found that the prevalence of anemia and chronic energy deficiency (CED) is still high in preconception women and there is a significant borderline between anemia and CED.