The effect of consuming seaweed capsules of Spirulina on hemoglobin levels of pregnant women at Batua Public Health Center of Makassar

Abstract

Objective

This research is to know the effect of consuming seaweed capsules on hemoglobin levels of pregnant women at Batua Public Health Center of Makassar.

Method

This study used a quasi-experimental approach with one group pre and post-test design. The intervention was to give seaweed spirulina capsules, 1 capsule containing 300 mg, 1 capsule once a day for 30 days. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a sample of 20 respondents according to the inclusion criteria, namely pregnant women with Hb anemia <11 g%, and have no complication.

Results

The results showed that from the T Paired T Test the p-value was 0.000 < α 0.05, meaning that there was an effect of consuming seaweed capsules on hemoglobin levels of anemic pregnant women.

Conclusion

There are 5% of respondents whose Hb levels do not increase and still experience anemia due to lack of rest or the mother experiencing insomnia.