# Cultural Insights and Local Food Traditions in Designing Health Literacy Tools for Anemia Prevention
> Gandhi D.W.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/cultural-insights-and-local-food-traditions-in-designing-health-literacy-tools-f
Jurnal / Konferensi: Salud Ciencia Y Tecnologia
Tahun terbit: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20252154
ISSN: 27969711
Kuartil SJR: Q3
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Gandhi D.W.

## Abstract
Background: iron deficiency anaemia is a significant health problem, especially in women of reproductive age and brides-to-be. Behavioural factors, culture, and local food utilisation play an important role in anaemia prevention efforts. Educational media such as leaflets based on local culture can improve health literacy.Aim: to review the literature on the influence of behaviour, culture and local food in the development of a health literacy leaflet for anaemia prevention.Methods: this study used descriptive literature review method with PRISMA approach. Data were collected from four major databases (PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, and Google Scholar) using relevant keywords. Inclusion criteria included articles published in the last 10 years (2014-2024) related to health literacy and anaemia prevention.Results: the 29 articles reviewed, it was found that leaflet-based education with content adapted to local culture was effective in improving community knowledge and behaviour towards anaemia prevention. Some studies highlighted the importance of utilising local foods such as green leafy vegetables, seaweed, and local meat as sources of iron.Conclusion: the use of local culture-based health literacy leaflets can be an effective strategy in the prevention of anaemia in brides-to-be. Interventions that consider cultural factors and community behaviour are expected to increase the effectiveness of health literacy programmes in a sustainable manner.

## Keywords
- Health literacy
- Literacy
- Psychological intervention
- Medicine
- Environmental health
- Inclusion (mineral)
- Health education
- Public health
- Culturally appropriate
- Health promotion
- Medical education
- Anemia
- Nutrition Education
- Gerontology
- Local language
- Cultural competence
- Descriptive research
- Traditional medicine
- Psychology
- Media literacy
- Economic growth
- Content analysis
- Leafy vegetables
- Reproductive health
- Qualitative research
- Alternative medicine
- Food culture
- Public relations
- Local community
- Health care

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