The effect of cavendish banana administration on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia in the working area of baloi permai community health center, batam city

Anemia during pregnancy remains a significant public health problem in developing countries, including Indonesia. Maternal anemia increases the risk of preterm birth, maternal and perinatal mortality, infectious diseases, and impaired fetal and infant growth and development Cavendish banana (Musa paradisiaca) is a tropical fruit rich in nutrients, including iron, vitamin C, folic acid, and other minerals, which may support hemoglobin formation. In the working area of the Baloi Permai Community Health Center, Batam City, 66 of 94 pregnant women recorded in 2025 had hemoglobin levels ranging from 8 to 11 g/dL. This study aimed to determine the effect of Cavendish banana administration on hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with anemia. A quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design was conducted at the Baloi Permai Community Health Center from June to August 2025. The population consisted of 66 pregnant women with anemia, with 40 participants selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS. The mean hemoglobin level increased from 10.0 g/dL before the intervention to 11.8 g/dL after Cavendish banana administration. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant difference between pre- and post-intervention hemoglobin levels (ρ = 0.001; ρ < 0.05). These findings indicate that Cavendish banana administration was effective in increasing hemoglobin levels among pregnant women with anemia. Pregnant women are encouraged to undergo early antenatal screening and increase their intake of iron-rich fruits and vegetables, including Cavendish banana.