Ria Amelia S.Si., M.Imun. Pengarang Guntari Prasetya, S,Gz., M.Sc. Pengarang Ali Khomsan Pengarang

This study was conducted in Cianjur District, West Java Province, an area identified as a locus of stunting. The research began with a workshop attended by staff from the Health Office, Education Office, Public Health Centers, and targeted schools. During the workshop, discussions were held regarding the action research plan focusing on adolescent school girls, mothers, and teachers. Additionally, participants presented issues related to anemia in Cianjur District and the implementation of the Weekly Iron-Folic Acid (WIFA) Supplementation program in schools. Data collection took place at the study sites, involving a total of 120 respondents (adolescent school girls) from several high schools. SMAN 1 and SMA PGRI served as the control group, while SMA 2 and SMA Pasundan were designated as the intervention group. Quantitative data collection was conducted among the respondents, their mothers, and the teachers responsible for the IFA Supplementation Program at the schools. The analyzed baseline data indicates that the WIFA Supplementation Program has been implemented for more than 1–2 years. However, the distribution of IFA tablets to respondent still varies (weekly, monthly, or every semester), despite the recommendation that IFA should be provided weekly. Approximately 33.3%–55.0% of respondents did not consume the provided tablets due to reasons such as forgetting or concerns about side effects. The percentage of respondents with anemia ranged from 21.7% to 23.3%. Meanwhile, the average nutrition knowledge score among adolescent school girls remained low (52.3–54.0 out of a maximum score of 100), as did the knowledge score among teachers (51.5–57.0). Data on respondents' food habits revealed that the majority (55.0%–65.0%) only ate twice a day, while the percentage of respondents who had breakfast daily ranged from 43.3% to 50.0%. Additionally, nutrient intake data showed that most respondents did not meet the adequacy levels for energy, protein, and other essential nutrients. Our research is strongly supported by local government-related institutions, and our local enumerators are bachelor’s graduates from IPB University, ensuring they have experience in conducting field surveys on community nutrition. Currently, we are implementing an intervention program that involves education for respondents, mothers, and teachers. The intervention is expected to be completed by August 2025.