Anemia prevention education and demonstration of making tibu cheese sticks for teenage girls at man 1 deli serdang

Anemia remains a serious problem for adolescent girls in Indonesia. Data from the World Health Organization (2019) shows that the prevalence of anemia in women of childbearing age is quite high, and in Indonesia, according to the 2018 Basic Health Research, the figure reached 48.9%. Adolescent girls are vulnerable to anemia because iron requirements increase during growth. As a solution, TIBU cheese sticks (Chicken Liver Flour and Purple Sweet Potato Flour) were developed as an iron-rich snack. The program was implemented at MAN 1 Deli Serdang through anemia education and product-making demonstrations, accompanied by pre-tests and post-tests to assess improvements in knowledge and attitudes. The method used was quantitative with a pre-post test design approach. The sample consisted of adolescent girls at MAN 1 Deli Serdang. Analysis was conducted by comparing knowledge and attitude scores before and after the intervention. The intervention included anemia education using booklets and training on making TIBU cheese sticks (chicken liver flour and purple sweet potato flour). The results of the activity showed an increase in knowledge and attitude scores after education, with a target increase of >30% from the initial score. In conclusion, education and training are effective in improving adolescent girls' understanding and skills in anemia prevention.