Experiences Of Pregnant Women Of The Angkola Batak Tribe In Prevention Of Anemia Of Pregnancy In South Tapanuli District. Phenomenological Study

Abstract

Anemia is one of the nutritional problems in pregnancy. Proper handling of anemia in pregnant women is currently needed, so that the problem does not continue. The purpose of this study was to explore in depth the experiences of pregnant women of the Batak Angkola tribe in preventing anemia in South Tapanuli Regency. The methods research design was phenomenology. The data collection method was carried out by in-depth interviews. The purposive sampling method was used to select participants who met the criteria as participants. The participants in this study numbered 10 people consisting of pregnant women, families, cadres, coordinating midwives and heads of health centers in South Tapanuli Regency. The results of the transcribed interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The results of this study found 4 themes that reflected the phenomena studied. These themes are the behavior of pregnant women in preventing anemia, Support for pregnant women, Dalihan Natolu’s support in preventing anemia, Cultural influences in preventing anemia. Conclusions It is recommended that the local government of South Tapanuli Regency include the role of families, cadres, coordinating midwives and heads of health centers in the success of prevention of anemia in pregnant women.