FAMILY PERCEPTION AND MOTIVATION TOWARD TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTIVE THERAPY: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem in Indonesia, including in Mojokerto District. The success of TB preventive therapy depends not only on individual compliance but also on family perception and motivation as the closest support system. This study aimed to describe family perception and motivation toward tuberculosis preventive therapy at UPT Puskesmas Pacet, Mojokerto District. This was a quantitative descriptive study involving 36 families with household members at risk of TB. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering perception and motivation aspects, and analyzed descriptively using frequency and percentage distribution. The results showed that the majority of respondents (52.8%) had a negative perception of pulmonary TB preventive therapy, and the majority of respondents (66.7%) had a high level of motivation in supporting the implementation of TB preventive therapy. Although some families still have negative perceptions, the high motivation observed indicates strong potential for successful TB prevention programs at the community level. Continuous health education is needed to improve family understanding so that high motivation is accompanied by positive perception toward TB preventive therapy.