Effectiveness of Psidium guajava to increase hemoglobin and hematocrit levels of third trimester in pregnancy

A decrease in one or more parameters of red blood cells: hemoglobin concentrate, hematocrit or the total amount of red blood cells is called anemia. Coverage of iron supplements programme in Indonesia has not reached the goals, so additional supplements are needed to increase hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Test results showed that on 100 mg red Psidium guajava contained vitamin C as much as 12,3 mg and 79,9 mg on white Psidium guajava. This study used quasi experiment, pre and posttest design. Hemoglobin and Hematocrit levels were analyzed using a photometer automated hematology analyzer, with research carried out for 7 days. The results showed an increase in Hemoglobin levels in respondents given red Psidium guajava at 0,3 gr/dl and in respondents given white Psidium guajava at 0,6 gr/dl. Hematocrit levels in respondents given red Psidium guava decreased by 0,35% and 0,25% in respondents given white Psidium guava. Wilcoxon test shows there is an increase in Hemoglobin levels but there is no effect on Hemotocrit levels with responden given red and white Psidium guajava. By using Mann Whitney test, p value of 0,303 was obtained, which means there was no differences in respondents given red and white Psidium guajava. Clinical conclusion is white Psidium guajava is better on improving the value of hemoglobin levels and helps the absorption of iron in pregnant women's third trimester.