The Relationship Between Family Support And Medication Adherence Among Type II Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood
sugar levels. Consequently, this condition can cause various problems and
complications, so patients’ medication adherence is essential to prevent
complications. Apart from that, family support is also a factor that affects
increasing medication adherence in type 2 DM patients. This research was
classified as quantitative research using a descriptive correlation method with
a Cross-sectional design. The research population was all type 2 DM patients
with complications in the working area of Puskesmas (Public Health Center)
Kabila, with as many as 516 people. In the meantime, the samples were 84
people determined through Accidental Sampling. The research findings
indicated that 59 respondents (70.2%) had good family support, while 25
respondents (29.8%) had poor one. Meanwhile, 48 respondents (57.1%)
adhered to taking medication, whereas 36 respondents (42.9%) did
not.Additionally, the results of statistical tests using chi-square denoted a pvalue = 0.000 <?=0.05.In conclusion, there is a relationship between family
support and medication adherence in type 2 diabetes Mellitus patients with
complications in the working area of Puskesmas Kabila. Therefore, it is
recommended that this research be used as reference material, and future
researchers can develop research related to factors affecting medication
adherence.