MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF JUICE INCREASES HEMOGLOBIN LEVELS IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH ANEMIA

Abstract

Background: Anemia during pregnancy is characterized by low hemoglobin (Hb) levels, with levels below 11g% in the first and third trimesters and below 10.5g% in the second trimester. Anemia in pregnant women can lead to various complications, including abortion, premature birth, prolonged labor, trauma, and postpartum hemorrhage. Objective: This study aim to evaluate the effectiveness of Moringa oleifera leaf juice in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women diagnosed with anemia. Methods: This quantitative research employed a Quasi-Experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The study was conducted in Gate Sari Kampar village, Riau province, from February to June 2023. The sample included 30 pregnant women with anemia. The participants were administered Moringa oleifera leaf juice. Results: The research findings indicated that the average pretest hemoglobin level among the pregnant women was 9.28 g%. After the intervention involving the consumption of Moringa oleifera leaf juice, the average hemoglobin level increased to 10.33 g%. Statistical analysis using a paired sample t-test resulted in a p-value of 0.000, signifying the significant effectiveness of Moringa oleifera leaf juice in increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that Moringa oleifera leaf juice is an effective means to elevate hemoglobin levels in pregnant women experiencing anemia. As a result, it is recommended that pregnant women with anemia consider incorporating Moringa leaves into their diets as a natural remedy to improve their hemoglobin levels