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Journal : Lentera Perawat

Analysis of medication compliance in elderly hypertension in the Benu-Benua community health center: A cross-sectional study Sulasry, Sulasry; Zainuddin, Asnia; Fristiohady, Adryan
Lentera Perawat Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): October - Desember
Publisher : STIKes Al-Ma'arif Baturaja

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52235/lp.v6i4.591

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Background: Hypertension in the elderly increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney failure, while adherence to pharmacological therapy remains a major issue requiring attention. Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors associated with antihypertensive medication adherence among elderly patients in the working area of the BLUD UPTD Benu-Benua Community Health Center. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed involving a total of 67 hypertensive elderly respondents, determined using the Slovin formula (margin of error 10%) from a total population of 207 elderly individuals and selected through random sampling. Data were collected from November to December 2024 using a structured questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability (α = 0.685–0.922). Data analysis was conducted bivariately using the Chi-Square test with continuity correction and multivariately using binary logistic regression. Results: The results showed that medication adherence was higher among elderly individuals with good knowledge (76.9%) compared to those with poor knowledge (29.3%; p = 0.000), positive attitude (80.6%) compared to negative attitude (19.4%; p = 0.000), good motivation (63.6%) compared to low motivation (32.4%; p = 0.020), good family support (61.0%) compared to poor support (26.9%; p = 0.014), and good health worker support (64.1%) compared to poor support (25.0%; p = 0.004). Multivariate analysis showed that only the attitude variable significantly influenced medication adherence (p = 0.009 < 0.05; OR = 7.881; 95% CI = 1.678–37.021). Elderly individuals with positive attitudes were 7.881 times more likely to adhere to medication compared to those with negative attitudes. Attitude was the most dominant factor influencing antihypertensive medication adherence. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of educational interventions and family support to improve treatment adherence among elderly individuals with hypertension.
Co-Authors AA Sudharmawan, AA Abdul Rahman Al Farazy, Muhamad Algazali, Algazali Anoamo, Wa Ode Rahmadani Ardila, Lala Sari Arisanto, Zuing Putra Arum Dian Pratiwi, Arum Dian Asriati Asriati, Asriati Astian, Sri Azim, La Ode Liaumin Cahyani, Nabila Indah Damayanti, Suci Fitrah Dewi, Sri Tungga Ekajaya, Lalu Muh. Suharta Febyola, Lisa Fifi Nirmala Fithria, Fithria Fredinan Yulianda Fristiohady, Adryan G., Fifi Nirmala Hariati Lestari Harleli, Harleli Hartoyo, Agnes Mersatika I Putu Sudayasa, I Putu Irma Irma Irma Jafriati Jamal, Jusni Jumakil Jumakil Junaid Junaid, Junaid Kadadi, Popy Pratiwi Kamrin Kamrin, Kamrin Karimuna, Siti Rabbani Karimuna, Sitti Rabbani La Ode Muhammad Sety Lisnawaty Lisnawaty, Lisnawaty Lymbran Tina Magvira, Devi Ayu Martikal, Sitti Mauliah, Failal Ulfi Muchtar, Febriana Muhammad Fahrul Syahadat Muharni Muharni Murdani, Wa Ode Reni Nombi, Wa Ode Nurjannah Nurjannah Nurmaladewi, Nurmaladewi Nurnaningsih Nurnaningsih, Nurnaningsih Pasila, Frichilia Marta Prasetya, Fikki Putra, Ray Valdy Dwi Putriani, Ni Kadek Ramadhan Tosepu Raning, Indrawati Ruslan Majid, Ruslan Rusliafa, Jusniar Ruwiah Ruwiah, Ruwiah Said, Wa Ode Nur Anisa Saktiansyah, La Ode Ahmad Salsabila, Syefira Salsyabilah, Annisa Fitri Saptaputra, Syawal Kamiluddin Sety, La Ode Muhamad Silondae, Tri Zulhijriana Suhadi Suhadi Suhadi Sulasry, Sulasry Susanti, Sitti Syawal K. Saptaputra, Syawal K. Tisnawati, Dewi Umar, Heni Wa Ode Salma Wahyuni, Wa Ode Putri Yasnani Yasnani Yasnani, Yasnani Yuslina, Yuslina Yusran, Sartiah Yusuf Sabilu, Yusuf