THE RELATIONSHIP OF FAMILY SUPPORT AND SELF-MOTIVATION WITH ADHERENCE MEDICATION IN TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH CENTRE

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that is still a public health problem in the world, including Indonesia. The aim of the research is to see whether there is a relationship between family support and self-motivation on adherence to taking medication . This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional research design. Because research data (dependent and independent) measurements are carried out at the same time. univariate and bivariate statistical analysis because research data (dependent and independent) measurements were carried out at the same time. univariate and bivariate statistical analysis. With a research sample of 65 respondents. Based on statistical tests using chi-square, Continuity Correction results were obtained with a P value of 0.0001 < α 0.05, meaning that H0 was rejected, that there was a significant relationship between family support and adherence to taking medication. Based on statistical tests using chi-square, Continuity Correction results were obtained with a P value of 0.001 < α 0.05, meaning that H0 was rejected, that there was a significant relationship between self-motivation and adherence to taking medication. Suggestions from researchers are that it is hoped that sufferers can increase awareness of compliance with taking medication, and the importance of family support for sufferers so that they always comply with treatment.