The 4th International Conference on Nursing

Author :

Wiwit Dwi Nurbadriyah, Tri Nurhudi Sasono

Affiliation :

STIKes Kepanjen Malang, Indonesia

Abstract :

Introduction Iron deficiency is the most common cause of nutritional anemia in children. Anemia in children can inhibit the growth and development of intelligence and make children susceptible to disease due to decreased endurance. The highest incidence of anemia is found at the end of infancy and preschool. In the majority of families, mothers play an important role in the diet of children and the fulfillment of nutritional needs. One effort to improve the behavior prevention of anemia in children is called the Calgary Family Intervention Model (CFIM). Purposed of this research was to find the effectiveness of CFIM on anemia prevention in Preschool children. Methods This research was used pre-experiment one group only with pre posttest design. Respondents are mothers who has preschool children in TK Muslimat Curungrejo Kepanjen Malang. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The instruments used are Calgary/CFAM assessment to assest knowledge, attitude, mother practice in prevention of anemia. Data analysis using Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test with α 0.05. Result Statistical test result showed increased knowledge and attitude of family with p-value=0.01, while mother practice did not change after intervention (p= 1). CFAM, in functional components, is an assestment on family function such as their daily activities that is assest the mother practice. This is explaining why the behavior of some respondents did not change even after intervention. Conclusion CFIM can improve maternal behavior (knowledge and attitude) in term of prevention of anemia.

Keywords :

CFIM; Prevention of Anemia; Preschool