KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science
Vol 4 No 2 (2024): KESANS: International Journal of Health and Science

The Relationship between Motivation and Family Support and Adherence to Taking Hypertension Medication in the Elderly

Trijayanti, Mardiyah (Unknown)
Parellangi, Parellangi (Unknown)
Amiruddin, Amiruddin (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Mar 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is a condition in which the increase in systolic blood is above the normal limit of more than 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure is more than 90 mmHg. Objective: To determine the relationship between motivation and family support and adherence to taking hypertension medication in the elderly in Kampung Sekolaq Darat. Method: The design of this study is descriptive correlation with a cross-sectional approach. which will be held in February-May 2022. The population in this study is elderly people with hypertension in Sekolaq Darat village. The determination of the sample used Total Sampling, so a total of 35 respondents were obtained. The statistical test used is Chi-Square, if the t calculation (p-value) < 0.05 is obtained, then the Ha hypothesis is accepted and Ho is rejected. Result and Discussion: Motivation of the elderly in the moderate category (45.7%), then family support in the supportive category (65.7%) and adherence to taking hypertension medication in the elderly in the compliant category (54.3%). The relationship between motivation and adherence to taking hypertension medication in the elderly was obtained pValue = 0.00 and the relationship between family support and adherence to taking hypertension medication was obtained pValue = 0.00). Conclusion: There is a relationship between motivation and family support and adherence to taking hypertension medication in the elderly in Kampung Sekolaq Darat.

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kesans

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Chemistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Physics Public Health

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KESANS : International Journal of Health and Science provides a means for ongoing discussion of the relevant issues that fall within the focus and scope of the journal that can be examined empirically. This journal publishes research articles in the medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, ...