The Relationship Between Educational Background and Perception of Pregnant Women and Motivation to Consume Iron (Fe) Tablet in Sedayu, Bantul, Indonesia

Backgrounds: World Health Organization (WHO) says 40% of maternal deaths in developing countries are caused by pregnancy anemia. The main cause is caused by iron deficiency and acute bleeding. Anemia is the biggest public health problem in the world, especially for women of childbearing age. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between education level and perceptions of pregnant women with the motivation to consume iron tablets in Sedayu, Bantul Regency. Methods: This type of research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The population was 154 respondents with a sample of 85 pregnant women who had fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Bivariate data analysis using Kendall’s Tau test. Results: The results of this study there is a relationship between education and perceptions of pregnant women by consuming iron tablets with p < 0.05. Conclusion: Education level and perception of pregnant women are related to motivation in consuming iron tablets. Keywords: Educational background, Perception of Pregnant Women, Motivation, Consume Iro