HUBUNGAN TINGKAT ASUPAN PROTEIN HEWANI DENGAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU-IBU PKK KELURAHAN SAWOJAJAR

Background: Anemia is still a health problem that receives attention at the global level (WHO, 2025). One of the causes of anemia is low protein intake, which reduces hemoglobin production. Animal protein is known to be rich in iron and amino acids that are important for hemoglobin synthesis. This study will examine whether the level of animal protein intake is related to hemoglobin levels.
Objective: To determine the relationship between the level of animal protein intake and hemoglobin levels among the women of PKK in Sawojajar Subdistrict.
Methods: This study used an observational analytic study design with primary data in the form of measurements of animal protein intake and hemoglobin examination. Animal protein intake was measured using the 3×24-hour food recall method. Hemoglobin levels were examined using an automatic hematology analyzer.
Results: A total of 60% of respondents had an adequate level of animal protein intake, and 92% had normal hemoglobin levels. The chi-square test indicated no statistically significant relationship between the level of animal protein intake and hemoglobin concentration (p-value = 0.071).
Conclusion: No significant relationship was found between the level of animal protein intake and hemoglobin levels (p-value > 0.005) among the women of PKK in Sawojajar Subdistrict.