The Gambaran Perilaku Makan Remaja Disabilitas Intelektual Anemia di SLB Putra Mandiri Surabaya

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Background: Anemia in adolescents with intellectual disabilities is a health issue influenced by the interaction between eating behavior, motor funcition and eternal factors. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the eating behaviors and external factors of adolescents with intellectual disabilities and anemia at SLB Putra Mandiri Surabaya.  Methods: This study employs a qualitative with data collected through in-depth interviews and a semi quantitative food frequency questionnaire to explore the informant knowledge regarding anemia. The primary informants were selected using a purposive sampling technique, while supporting informants were identified via snowball sampling, resulting in three primary and six supporting informants. Result: The results indicate that no food refusal behavior was found among anemic adolescents with intellectual disabilities however, their food portions were relatively small and there was a high preference for tea consumption. The SQ-FFQ data showed that plant-based protein intake was higher than animal protein intake. This study suggests that anemia is influenced by external factors, specifically the low nutritional knowledge of parents, as well as limited education from teachers and school health personnel. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that external factors are the primary cause of anemia among adolescents with intellectual disabilities at SLB Putra Mandiri Surabaya.