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The Relationship Between Family Support and Compliance with Iron Chelation Medication in Thalassemia Adolescents Ashvia, Rahil; Casman, Casman; Rosmaitaliza , Rosmaitaliza; Sudrajat , Andi; Arjuna, Arjuna; Kastino, Rina
Jurnal Kesehatan Vol. 15 No. 01 (2026): Jurnal Kesehatan: Volume 15, Issue 01, April 2026
Publisher : STIKES Hesti Wira Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63323/jkes.v15i01.269

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Introduction: Treatment adherence is a significant challenge for thalassemia patients. Iron chelation medication must be taken for life, and therefore, family support is essential to achieve adherence. To determine the relationship between family support and iron chelation medication adherence in thalassemia patients. Method: This study used a quantitative cross-sectional approach. Data were collected using a questionnaire from a sample of 120 respondents. Results: The statistical test yielded a p-value of 0.027 <0.05, concluding that there is a significant relationship between family support and iron chelation medication adherence in adolescents with thalassemia. Most family support was categorized as good, and on average, adolescent thalassemia patients were considered compliant Conclusion: Family support is related to medication adherence. Therefore, families are expected to continuously monitor and provide attention to their sick family members and consistently remind them to take their medication.
Co-Authors Arjuna, Arjuna Ashvia, Rahil Casman, Casman Kastino, Rina Sudrajat , Andi