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Original Research

FAMILY SUPPORT IN INCREASING ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS

NIXSON MANURUNG 1, R. HAMDANI HARAHAP 2, FAZIDAH A. SIREGAR 3, and LITA SRI ANDAYANI 4.

Vol 18, No 01 ( 2023 )   |  DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/TQ8JE   |   Author Affiliation: Student of Doctoral Program Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia 1; Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia 2; Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia 3,4.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 1276-1284   |   Published on: 20-01-2023

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Family Support, Increasing Adherence, Tuberculosis.