Anaemia and adherence to weekly iron-folic acid supplementation among female senior high school students in stunting-risk areas of Ambon city, Indonesia.

Puntos clave

• To assess the prevalence of anaemia and adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation among adolescent girls in stunting-risk areas.
• Cross-sectional survey among female senior high school students
• Assessment of anaemia prevalence and adherence to supplementation
• Engagement with schools and parents to evaluate support mechanisms
• Moderate to high prevalence of anaemia found among adolescent girls
• Low adherence to weekly iron-folic acid supplementation reported
• Recommendations include strengthening school-based programs and parental involvement