Anemia screening results among elementary school students in The District of Beji, Depok City, West Java, Indonesia

Anemia is a blood disorder characterized by lower-than-normal concentrations of haemoglobin (Hb) and red blood cells (erythrocytes). Anemia is an important issue in the community, particularly among women and children, to the point where it has become a global health concern.This study aims to ensure that elementary school students in the Beji District live a healthy lifestyle and are aware of anemia. This research is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional study design in which data collection activities are conducted at the same time to paint a picture of anemia among students of 4 elementary school. We distributed questionnaires to determine students' understanding of anemia and haemoglobin analysis to determine the likelihood of anemia. Then, we process these results using the SPSS software and elaborate on the analysis' findings to gain a deeper understanding. From the results of the haemoglobin (Hb) screening examination, it was determined that 47 out of 168 students, or approximately 28%, still had anemia, particularly students at SDN 7 Beji (13 students or 29.5%) and SD IT Muqorrobin (21 students or 37%). In addition to screening for anemia, the questionnaires distributed to all students at the four research institutions, including those who had blood tests, yielded the following results, the majority of students who participate in this activity are knowledgeable about anemia (76.6%), and the majority also have a positive attitude towards anemia prevention (53.1%).