HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN MOTIVASI DENGAN KEPATUHAN MINUM OBAT PADA PASIEN TB PARUDI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MATANI

Abstract

The knowledge and motivation of TB patients will have an impact on their adherence in carrying out treatment programs. The better a person's knowledge, the more obedient s/he will be in carrying out quality treatment and the higher a person's motivation, the higher a person's antuasias will be to achieve recovery. Types of research is cross-sectional. The population in this study was patients with tubeculosis in the work area of the Matani Health Center with a total sample of 177. The measuring instruments used are in the form of questionnaires, interview guides and TB.01 forms. Data analysis using univariate and bivariate analysis with chi-square test. The independent variables are knowledge and motivation and the dependent variable is adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis drugs. The results showed that knowledge and adherence of taking drugs was showing a correlation with (p value = 0.000), motivation and adherence of taking drugs showed a correlation (p value = 0.000), which are less than significant value a = 0.05. It can be concluded that H1 was received, H2 was rejected. The nurses need to conduct health education about TB and provide motivation to TB patients using a therapeutic approach.