The Relationship between Family Support and Medication Adherence among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at Panekan Magetan

Abstract

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the major public health challenges in Indonesia. The success of TB treatment is highly dependent on patients’ adherence to taking Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs (OAT) regularly and completing the prescribed regimen. One of the key factors that plays an important role in improving adherence is family support. This study aimed to determine the relationship between family support and medication adherence among pulmonary TB patients at Panekan Public Health Center, Magetan Regency. This research employed an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The study involved 51 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire, and analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods with the Chi-Square test. The results showed a significant relationship between family support and medication adherence among pulmonary TB patients (p = 0.001). Patients with good family support were more likely to adhere to their medication regimen compared to those with poor family support. In conclusion, family support plays a crucial role in the success of TB treatment. It is recommended that healthcare providers increase family involvement in the treatment process to prevent treatment interruption and drug resistance.