<![CDATA[Background: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease that constitutes a global health issue and can lead to various serious complications. Successful hypertension control is heavily influenced by patient adherence to taking antihypertensive medication. Family support is one factor believed to play a role in improving medication adherence. Objective: To determine the relationship between family support and medication adherence among patients with hypertension. Methods: This study employed a descriptive-analytic quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of 522 patients with hypertension, with a sample of 84 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires on family support and medication adherence Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Data analysis was conducted using univariate and bivariate methods, specifically the Spearman Rank test. Results: The study results indicate that the majority of respondents received family support and demonstrated a high level of medication adherence, while others fell into the moderate and low categories. The Spearman Rank test yielded a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating a significant relationship between family support and medication adherence among hypertensive patients. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between family support and medication adherence among patients with hypertension.]]>
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