Processing of Undis Bean (Cajanus Cajan L.) and Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Increase Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Levels Post-Blood Donation

Authors

  • I Wayan Saisnu Supta Universitas Udayana, Indonesia
  • Susy Purnawati Universitas Udayana, Indonesia
  • I Wayan Putu Sutirta Yasa Universitas Udayana, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59188/eduvest.v5i12.52548

Keywords:

Blood Donation Recovery, Hemoglobin and Hematocrit, Pigeon pea

Abstract

This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy of processed pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) combined with iron-folic acid supplementation in increasing hemoglobin and hematocrit levels following blood donation. Processing of Undis Bean (Cajanus cajan L.) and Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Increase Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Levels Post-Blood Donation. This experimental research employed a randomized pre-test/post-test control group design. Sixty-four blood donors aged 17–65 years who successfully donated at the Badung Regency Red Cross Mobile Unit in July 2024 were enrolled and divided into two groups: control group (K) receiving iron-folic acid supplementation (IFAS) only, and treatment group (P) receiving IFAS with 50 grams of processed pigeon pea daily. The intervention was administered for 7 days, after which hemoglobin and hematocrit levels were examined using the Photometric Point of Care Testing (POCT) method. Results demonstrated significant increases in both hemoglobin and hematocrit levels between pre-test and post-test in each group (p=0.000). Comparison between groups revealed significantly greater hemoglobin increases in group P (p=0.028) and hematocrit increases in group P (p=0.015). This study concludes that providing processed pigeon pea combined with IFAS for 7 days significantly increases hemoglobin and hematocrit levels after blood donation, offering a practical nutritional intervention to support post-donation recovery.

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2025-12-16

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Saisnu Supta, I. W., Purnawati, S. ., & Putu Sutirta Yasa, I. W. . (2025). Processing of Undis Bean (Cajanus Cajan L.) and Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Increase Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Levels Post-Blood Donation. Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies, 5(12), 14823–14834. https://doi.org/10.59188/eduvest.v5i12.52548