Factors Associated with Adherence to Taking Medication in Tuberculosis Patients at Lawawoi Health Center, Sidenreng Rappang Regency
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Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that remains a global public health problem, including in the working area of Lawawoi Health Center, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. This study aims to determine the relationship between factors such as income, attitude, knowledge, habits, and the role of health workers with adherence to taking medication in TB patients. Method: This study used a quantitative approach with an observational analytic design and cross-sectional method. A sample of 40 respondents was selected using simple random sampling technique. Data collection was done through questionnaires, and data analysis using the Chi-square test. Results: The statistical test results showed that there was no significant relationship between income (p=0.462), attitude (p=0.065), knowledge (p=0.083), habits (p=0.347), and the role of health workers (p=0.577) with adherence to taking medication in TB patients (all p> 0.05). Conclusion: There was no significant association between income, attitude, knowledge, habits, and the role of health workers with medication adherence in TB patients. Nevertheless, this finding is expected to serve as a reference for health workers in developing more effective educational strategies and interventions to improve TB treatment success.
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Alamsyah, Putri Astika; Adri, Khaeriyah; Mardhatillah; Said, Sunandar, "Factors Associated with Adherence to Taking Medication in Tuberculosis Patients at Lawawoi Health Center, Sidenreng Rappang Regency," Jurnal Kesehatan, vol. 18, no. 2, Aug. 2025.