FAMILY SUPPORT IN INCREASING ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS

Author : NIXSON MANURUNG, R. HAMDANI HARAHAP, FAZIDAH A. SIREGAR, LITA SRI ANDAYANI, Tahun : 2023

Abstrak : Pulmonary tuberculosis is a global health problem that can impact productivity and quality of life. The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis was 929 patients while those taking medication were only 48.87%. Family support in increasing compliance of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in taking medication is the key to the success of tuberculosis treatment. This study aims to determine family support in increasing adherence to the treatment of tuberculosis patients. This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Data collection used in-depth interviews and then analyzed by content analysis. Informants in this study consisted of 10 tuberculosis patients. The results of this study found three themes, namely (1) prolonged illness and long treatment, (2) family support, and (3) interaction patterns. It was concluded that a better understanding of tuberculosis and treatment adherence could contribute to treatment success. It is suggested that families can be aware of and encourage medication adherence.