Maternal Age and Gestational Age in Relation to Anemia among Pregnant Women in Dekai, Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua
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https://doi.org/10.55927/marcopolo.v4i5.40Keywords:
Anemia, Maternal Age, Gestational Age, Pregnancy, Highland PapuaAbstract
Anemia during pregnancy remains a maternal health concern, particularly in remote settings. This study examined the associations of maternal age and gestational age with anemia among pregnant women in the working area of Dekai Health Center, Yahukimo Regency, Highland Papua. An observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design used secondary maternal-register data from January to December 2025. Of 450 registered pregnant women, 306 met the inclusion criteria and were included through total sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. Anemia was identified in 76.8% of participants. Maternal age below 20 or above 35 years was associated with anemia (p=0.002; PR=1.237; 95% CI: 1.105–1.385). Gestational age category was also associated with anemia (p=0.014; PR=0.849; 95% CI: 0.752–0.958). These findings support age-sensitive screening and anemia monitoring throughout pregnancy
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