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Anemia often occurs due to iron deficiency because, in pregnant women, there is a doubling of an iron requirement to meet the mother's needs in preventing blood loss during childbirth and fetal growth. Therefore, anemia in pregnant women must be prevented so that the fetus can grow and develop properly. This study aimed to determine the effect of the family empowerment model on the ability to manage diet and increase hemoglobin (Hb) levels in pregnant women with anemia. The research design was quasi-experimental, conducted at the Langsa Baro Health Center work area in 2018. The sample comprised 30 pregnant women divided into two groups, namely 15 women who received intervention and 15 who did not. Sampling was performed using the purposive sampling technique, and data were collected through direct interview techniques with questionnaire instruments. Data processing was performed by statistical analysis using a Paired T-test test with a significance level of 95% CI. The results showed differences in Hb levels, knowledge, and attitudes before and after family empowerment (p

Papasan leaves have several properties, including antihyperglycemic, diabetes, antipyretic and antioxidant. Minor metabolite compounds that have the potential as antioxidants from this plant are flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and tannins. This study's purpose to determine the antioxidant activity and the flavonoid total contents of Papasan (Coccinia grandis L.) leaf extract based on the differences in polar solvents. The polar solvents used were ethanol, methanol, and water. Extraction used by maceration and dekokta. The antioxidant activity and the flavonoid total contents were established by UV-Vis spectrophotometry according to the decrease in absorbance at a maximum wavelength of 515 nm by the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) method. Determination of antioxidant activity and the flavonoid total contents were excluded on quercetin comparisons. The values of IC50 and the flavonoid total contents in the ethanol extract respectively were 287.92 ppm and 49.825 mg QE/g while the IC50 values and total flavonoid levels in the extract of methanol were 73.29 ppm and 50.415 mg QE/g. In the extract of the water, the value of IC50 was 39.80 ppm and the total flavonoid contents were 50.415 mg QE/g. The conclusions of these studies were that the most antioxidant activity was found in water extract, while water and methanol extract had the same and highest levels of total flavonoids.