Selviana Putri Dewi
STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis

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Relationship Between Knowledge and Medication Adherence in Diabetes Mellitus Patients at RSUD Ciamis Siti Rahmah Kurnia Ramdan; Selviana Putri Dewi; Elis Roslianti; Yanti Srinayanti; Rosmiati
JURNAL KESEHATAN STIKes MUHAMMADIYAH CIAMIS Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Kesehatan
Publisher : LPPM STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52221/jurkes.v13i1.1020

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Diabetes mellitus is a complex chronic disease requiring continuous medical care with multifactorial risk-reduction strategies beyond glycemic control. Diabetes self-management education and support are essential to prevent acute complications, and diabetes remains a major global health concern. This study aimed to determine the relationship between patient knowledge and adherence to antidiabetic medication among diabetes mellitus patients at Ciamis Regional General Hospital. This study used a quantitative descriptive design to assess the relationship between patient knowledge and medication adherence. The research was conducted in the outpatient department of Ciamis Regional General Hospital. The study population consisted of diabetes mellitus patients receiving treatment during the study period. A total sampling technique was applied, involving 39 respondents. Data were analyzed using statihistic. The statistical analysis using the Chi-square test showed a p-value of 0.008 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between patient knowledge and adherence to antidiabetic medication. There is a significant association between patient knowledge and adherence to antidiabetic medication among diabetes mellitus patients at Ciamis Regional General Hospital.