Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Mei-Juli

The Effect of Medical Personnel Communication, Family Support, and Education on Treatment Adherence among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) through Self-Efficacy as an Intervening Variable at the Internal Medicine Polyclinic of RSUD Dr. Harjono S. Ponorogo, East Java

Ariana Widiawati (Esa Unggul University)
Kemala Rita Wahidi (Esa Unggul University)
Nofierni Nofierni (Esa Unggul University)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jun 2026

Abstract

Medication non-adherence among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) remains a significant issue in chronic disease care. A preliminary study at the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic of Dr. Harjono S. Regional General Hospital in Ponorogo Regency revealed that 64% of patients took medication only when symptoms appeared, 70% had not received structured education, 58% did not understand the function of their medication, and 52% lacked family support. This study aimed to analyze the influence of of medical personnel communication, family support, and education on medication adherence, both directly and through self-efficacy as an intervening variable. The study employed a quantitative design using a cross-sectional approach and an explanatory research method. The sample consisted of 130 respondents selected via purposive sampling from a population of 178 active patients; the sample size was determined using the SEM-PLS rule of thumb. Data were collected using a fou point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). All research instruments were validated and proven reliable.The results indicate that medical personnel communication, family support, and education significantly influence medication adherence, both directly and through self-efficacy as an intervening variable. Self-efficacy was proven to be a significant mediator in enhancing medication adherence among T2DM patients. This study contributes to the development of hospital policies based on patient-centered care for the multidimensional management of chronic diseases.

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Journal Info

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RIGGS

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

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Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business (RIGGS) is published by the Department of Digital Business, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai in helping academics, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate their research results. RIGGS is a blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to ...