STUDI KUALITATIF: PERILAKU KONSUMSI TABLET TAMBAH DARAH (TTD) DI SMA NEGERI 5 KENDARI PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI ERA MAKANAN BERGIZI GRATIS BERDASARKAN TEORI HEALTH BELIEF MODEL

Abstrak

Background: Iron Supplement Tablets (TTD) are a major government intervention to prevent anemia in adolescent girls. Along with the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program, studies on TTD consumption behavior in the context of this program are still limited. Aims: To analyze in depth the consumption behavior of Iron Supplement Tablets among female adolescents at SMA Negeri 5 Kendari based on the Health Belief Model theory in the context of the existence of a free nutritious food program. Methods: This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Informants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with 3 key informants and 2 supporting informants. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis. Results: The perception of vulnerability to anemia among adolescent girls is still low and based on subjective experience, so it does not yet encourage consistent consumption of iron and folic acid tablets. On the other hand, the perceptions of severity and benefits are relatively good, indicated by an understanding of anemia risks and confidence in the effectiveness of iron and folic acid tablets. The barriers are dominated by behavioral factors (habits, self-control, and lack of supervision), rather than side effects. Cues to action are reactive and inconsistent, while self-efficacy is still fluctuating and not yet supported by adequate self-regulation skills. The Nutritious Food Program acts as a complement, not the main reinforcement for compliance.. Conclusion: The main gap lies in the low perception of vulnerability, weak habit formation, as well as suboptimal self-efficacy and self-regulation, resulting in inconsistent TTD consumption. Strengthening these aspects is necessary to improve compliance sustainably.

Kata kunci

• Anemia
• Blood-Boosting Tablets
• Free Nutritious Food