THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SIDE EFFECTS AND CHENOTHERAPY ADHERENCE OF CERVICAL CANCER PATIENTS AT ARIFIN ACHMAD HOSPITAL PROVINVE RIAU

Abstract

Abstract

Cervical cancer is one of the cancers with the highest incidence and mortality rate in Indonesia. Based on data from Arifin Achmad Hospital Pekanbaru, the number of cervical cancer cases continues to increase every year. One of the main treatment methods for cervical cancerpatients is chemotherapy. These treatments often causea variety of side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, hair loss, and immune disorders. These sideeffects not only affect the physical condition of patients,but also impact their psychology, thus lowering their motivation to continue treatment. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between side effects and chemotherapy adherence in cervical cancerpatients at Arifin Achmad Riau Provincial Hospital. This type of research is quantitative with a correlation and cross sectional approach. The research instrument was a questionnaire on side effects and chemotherapy adherence. The research sample totaled 64 people who were taken by accidental sampling technique. Univariate and bivariate data analysis using chi square test. The results of the study showed that 34 people (53.1%) did not comply with chemotherapy, 30 respondents (45.9%) who had severe side effects, 34 people (53.1%) and 30people (45.9%) did not comply. The results showed thatthere was no association between side effects and chemotherapy adherence in cervical cancer patients (p-value=0.140), it is hoped that future researchers canconduct research on other factors that affect patient adherence in carrying out therapy.