Strawberry Juice Supplementation Enhances Hemoglobin Levels in Anemic Pregnant Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study
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strawberry (Fragaria ananassa), hemoglobin, pregnant women, anemia, nutritional interventionAbstract
Anemia is a serious health problem, and an innovative iron supplement combined with strawberry juice (Fragaria ananassa) has been proposed as a complementary intervention to prevent anemia. This study examined the effects of strawberry juice (Fragaria ananassa) on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with mild to moderate anemia. Using a quasi-experimental design, the sample of 32 participants was divided into two groups for comparison: the experimental group, consisting of 16 participants, received strawberry juice and iron tablets, while the control group, consisting of 16 participants, received only iron tablets without strawberry juice. Data collection used a digital Hb meter (Easy Touch GCHb) for pre- and post-test measurements, and the intervention was administered over 7 days. Statistical analysis employed the paired t-test and the independent samples t-test, with mean values before and after the test in the experimental group at 1.200 g/dL and 0.594 g/dL in the control group. The outcomes of the post-test independent-samples t-test indicated a significance level of 0.02 (p < 0.05), showing that the intake of iron supplements with strawberry juice influences hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. Statistical analysis shows a beneficial impact of providing strawberry juice (Fragaria ananassa) and iron supplements on boosting hemoglobin levels in anemic pregnant women.
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