Adila Kasni Astiena
Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University

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Beyond Stigma: How Family Support Relates to Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in Pariaman City Adila Kasni Astiena; Dyanti Oktalina; Yuniar Lestari
Jurnal Promosi Kesehatan Indonesia Vol 21 No 3: July 2026
Publisher : Master Program of Health Promotion Faculty of Public Health Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jpki.21.3.251-260

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IBackground: HIV is still a national and international health concern, with an annual increase in cases, but treatment adherence is still poor. Strong family support is essential for people living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), but stigma frequently prevents them from getting it. The purpose of this study is to examine the connection between patient adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and family support (emotional, informational, instrumental, and appraisal)Method: 84 HIV patients who were chosen by chance were included in a cross-sectional quantitative study design. Relationships between variables were evaluated using the Chi-Square test. Result: The majority of patients who did not follow their treatment plan received inadequate emotional support (59.1%) and inadequate informational support (60.0%). Inadequate instrumental support (42.5%) and insufficient appraisal support (43.5%) were also experienced by nearly half of the non-adherent patients. Significant associations were found between ART adherence and living with family (p=0.046), emotional support (p=0.001), informational support (p=0.000), instrumental support (p=0.028), and appraisal support (p=0.005). Conclusion: Overall, family support is crucial in strengthening patients’ motivation and treatment adherence. Feeling valued and supported encourages patients to remain committed to their therapy.