The Effectiveness of Small Group Discussions in Improving Knowledge, Attitudes, and Compliance of Adolescent Girls in Consuming Iron

Authors

  • Ludovikus Duhu Program Studi D3 Keperawatan, Politeknik Kaltara, Jl. Lumpuran, Tarakan, 77113, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57174/wwb2km88

Keywords:

compliance, knowledge, counselling, attitude, small group discussion, iron

Abstract

Anemia is a health problem frequently experienced by adolescent girls, one of which is caused by insufficient iron intake. Health education is essential in improving knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with iron tablet consumption in adolescents. Health education can be conducted using various methods, including small group discussions. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of health education using the small group discussion method on the knowledge, attitudes, and compliance of adolescent girls in consuming iron. The quantitative research design uses a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control group. Data analysis uses statistical tests. Paired T-test and Cohen's effect size. The research sample consisted of 64 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with iron consumption. The results of statistical analysis using the paired T-test showed a significant increase in the intervention group compared to the control group in aspects of knowledge (p < 0.05), attitudes (p < 0.05), and compliance with iron consumption (p < 0.05). The Cohen's effect test analysis results revealed knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with iron consumption, respectively, and obtained values of 1.3, 1.6, and 0.5. So it can be concluded that health education using the small group discussion method effectively improves adolescent girls' knowledge, attitudes, and compliance in consuming iron.

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Published

02-09-2025

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The Effectiveness of Small Group Discussions in Improving Knowledge, Attitudes, and Compliance of Adolescent Girls in Consuming Iron. JB [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 2 [cited 2025 Sep. 7];5(2):54-65. Available from: https://journalborneo.com/index.php/jb/article/view/182

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