Perceived Barriers and Enablers for Taking Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Regularly Among Adolescent Girls in Indonesia: A Pilot Study.

Non-compliance with iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation is a significant contribution to the high prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls in Indonesia. This pilot study aims to explore the perceived barriers and enablers to regular IFA supplement consumption among adolescent girls. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted in Makassar and Padang City.

Local food supplementation and psychosocial stimulation improve linear growth and cognitive development among Indonesian infants aged 6 to 9 months.

Background And Objectives: To evaluate the effect of culturally-relevant food supplementation and psychosocial stimulation on infant growth and development.

Methods And Study Design: A community-based randomized controlled trial was conducted in 40 clusters from 5 selected villages in Tanah Datar District of West Sumatera, Indonesia. We assessed 355 infants aged 6 to 9 months at the beginning of the study.