FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KETIDAKPATUHAN MINUM OBAT PADA PASIEN TUBERKULOSIS PARU

Abstract

Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a contagious infectious disease
caused by bacteria, which can attack the respiratory system, namely the
lungs. This disease every year accounts for the highest number of deaths in
the world, including developing countries. To achieve successful treatment,
patients must be patient to take TB drugs to completion.
Methods: This study uses a correlation approach. a total of 20 respondents
with pulmonary tb, using the total sampling technique. Kai kuadrat data
analysis.
Result: There was a significant effect between education, knowledge, length
of illness, and side effects of drugs with a value (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Education, knowledge, length of illness, and side effects of
drugs have a significant effect on uncompliance to taking medication in
pulmonary tb patients in the kapongan health center work area