Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada (JIKSH)
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Analysis of determinant factors affecting treatment compliance of hypertensive patients

Iva Fauziani (Master of Health Promotion Study Program, Universitas Megarezky, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Anwar Ramli (Master of Health Promotion Study Program, Universitas Megarezky, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)
Julia Fitrianingsih (Master of Health Promotion Study Program, Universitas Megarezky, South Sulawesi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 May 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension requires regular and controlled treatment to stabilize blood pressure and prevent complications. Many hypertensive patients do not comply with hypertension treatment procedures, including medication. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the determinant factors influencing medication compliance in hypertensive patients. Methods: The research method used was observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. Data collection using a questionnaire. The sample in this study was 67 hypertension patients. Data analysis used the chi-square test. Result: The results of this study indicate that there is an influence of the level of knowledge (p = 0.045), motivation to seek treatment (p = 0.000), and family support (p = 0.000) on medication compliance in hypertensive patients. Conclusion: Motivation to seek treatment is the most dominant variable on compliance with the treatment of hypertension patients. Health workers must develop an educational strategy focusing on increasing patient motivation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jiksh

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

The scope of this journal includes research that intends to review and understand nursing health care interventions and health policies that utilize advanced nursing research from an Asian perspective. The Sandi Husada Health Scientific Journal publishes research related to clinical, community, and ...