<![CDATA[Pulmonary tuberculosis (pulmonary TB) is an infectious disease and remains a global health problem due to its high transmission rate. Patients’ knowledge regarding pulmonary TB has an important role in increasing adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis drugs. This study aimed to analyse the relationship between pulmonary TB patients’ knowledge and adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis medication. The research used a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 52 pulmonary TB patients undergoing treatment at Rejosari Health Centre participated in this study. The sampling technique applied was total sampling, and data were collected using a questionnaire as the research instrument. The findings showed that most patients had a good level of knowledge, namely 38 respondents (73.1%), while 14 respondents (26.9%) had a poor level of knowledge. In terms of medication adherence, 34 respondents (65.4%) were compliant, whereas 18 respondents (34.6%) were non-compliant. The bivariate analysis using the chi-square test obtained a p-value of 0.000, indicating a significant relationship between the level of knowledge of pulmonary TB patients and adherence to treatment. This study confirms that improving education and understanding about pulmonary TB can increase adherence to taking anti-tuberculosis drugs, optimise treatment effectiveness, and reduce the risk of drug resistance.]]>
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