Changes in hemoglobin levels after ajwa date consumption among adolescent girls with anemia

Yeni Maryani (Universitas Malahayati)
Sunarsih Sunarsih (Universitas Malahayati) ROR
Nurul Isnaini (Universitas Malahayati)
Nurliyan Nurliyan (Universitas Malahayati)
DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v5i7.11 Published: 2026-10-10 pp. 825-830
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Background: Anemia is a common nutritional problem among adolescent girls and may affect physical growth, concentration, learning productivity, and future reproductive health. Ajwa dates contain iron and other nutrients and may be considered as a complementary food-based approach to support anemia management.

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze changes in hemoglobin (Hb) levels among adolescent girls with anemia after consuming Ajwa dates for seven consecutive days.

Method: This quantitative study used a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. Thirty-six adolescent girls aged 15–17 years with anemia were selected using purposive sampling. Each participant consumed 100 g of Ajwa dates daily after breakfast for seven consecutive days. Adherence to the intervention was monitored using a daily observation sheet. Hb levels were measured before the intervention and on day 8 using an Easy Touch GCHb device. Normality of the paired Hb differences was assessed using the Shapiro–Wilk test, followed by a paired t-test.

Results: All 36 participants completed the intervention and had recorded daily consumption. The mean Hb level increased from 10.231 ± 0.6274 g/dL before the intervention to 10.806 ± 0.6178 g/dL after the intervention. The mean increase was 0.5750 ± 0.3102 g/dL (95% CI 0.4700–0.6800). The paired t-test showed a statistically significant difference in Hb levels before and after the intervention (t(35) = 11.122, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Hb levels increased significantly after seven days of Ajwa date consumption. However, because this study had no control group, the observed increase cannot be attributed solely to Ajwa date consumption. Ajwa dates may be considered a complementary food within standard anemia prevention and management programs.

Changes in hemoglobin levels after ajwa date consumption among adolescent girls with anemia. (2026). The Journal of Mother and Child Health Concerns, 5(7), 825-830. https://doi.org/10.56922/mchc.v5i7.11
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