JURNAL ILMIAH KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT DAN SOSIAL
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): Februari

THE LEVEL OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS: Gambaran Kepetuhan Minum Obat pada Penderita Hipertensi

Fajar Agung Nugroho (Universitras Muhammadiyah Gombong)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Feb 2023

Abstract

Background: Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is common but can be serious if not treated. A patient with hypertension who receives a treatment, implements a diet program, and carries out activities must comply with the recommendations of health workers. Objective: To find out the level of medication adherence in hypertensive patients at Selokerto Village. Method: This study was a quntitative study with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample was 100 people with hypertension at Selokerto Village and they were taken by total sampling method. Result: The results of this study were 63 (63%) respondents with a high level of medication adherence and 37 (37%) respondents with a moderate level of medication adherence. Conclusion: The level of medication adherence in Selokerto Village was dominantly good medication adherence. Recommendation: For further research, researchers are expected to examine the factors associated with medication adherence.

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JIKAS

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Education Nursing Veterinary

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URNAL ILMIAH KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT DAN SOSIAL (JIKAS), merupakan jurnal yang meliputi bidang keperawatan dengan cakupan Keperawatan Medikal Bedah, meternistik, anak, gerontik, jiwa . Kesehatan , Sosial, Masyarakat Sosial . Jurnal Kesehatan Jurnal ini terbit 1 tahun 4 kali (Februari, Mei, Agustus dan ...