2022 年 72 巻 1 号 p. 1-8
Background & Aims: Anemia in women of reproductive age impairs health and well-being of generations. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence, severity, and correlates of anemia in women of reproductive age at West Papua Province of Indonesia, also to discuss the burden of anemia in Papuan women. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 221 women aged 15-49 years using structured questionnaires and body sample analysis. Results: An extremely high prevalence of 72.9％ anemia was found among women of reproductive age, associated with early-20s age, living area, low educational level, and Papua ethnic group. Conclusion: The ethnicity-particularly Papua with certain traditions and cultural beliefs related to lifestyle practices and sexual behaviors-might be a noteworthy risk factor of anemia, which needs to be considered for a future multifaceted approach to overcome the burden of anemia and improving the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women in Indonesia and worldwide.
