Relationship between Knowledge, Attitude, Family Support, and Adherence to Taking Medication in Patients with Hypertension

Salsabila Firdausia1); Yanti Harjono Hadiwiardjo1); Sri Wahyuningsih2)

doi:10.26911/FP.ICPH.09.2022.17

Authors

	Salsabila Firdausia1) 1)Study Program of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UPN \u201cVeteran\u201d Jakarta ~ Author
	Yanti Harjono Hadiwiardjo1) 1)Study Program of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UPN \u201cVeteran\u201d Jakarta ~ Author
	Sri Wahyuningsih2) 2)Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, UPN \u201cVeteran\u201d Jakarta ~ Author

Abstract

Background: Adherence to antihypertensive medications is a key component to control blood pressure levels. Poor adherence to these medications leads to the development of hypertensive complications and increase risk of cardiovascular events which in turn reduces the ultimate clinical outcome. This study aimed to determine the relationship between of knowledge, attitudes, family support, and adherence to taking medication among patients with hypertension.

Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Palmerah Village, Palmerah sub-district, West Jakarta. A random sample of 110 patients with hypertension were selected for this study. The dependent variable was adherence to taking medication. The independent variables were knowledge, attitude, and family support. The data were collected by a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by chi-square test and odds ratio (OR).

Results: Adherence to taking medication increased with good knowledge (OR= 17.75; CI 95%= 4.67 to 67.47; p <0.001), positive attitude (OR= 1.51; CI 95%= 0.38 to 6.09; p <0.001), and family support (OR= 6.94; CI 95%= 2.96 to 16.29; p <0.001).

Conclusion: Adherence to taking medication increases with knowledge, attitude, and family support, among patients with hypertension.

Kata Kunci: knowledge, attitude, family support, adherence to taking medication, hyperten�sion.