MEDICATION ADHERENCE OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS REVIEWED FROM MEDICATION BELIEF

Abstract

Medication adherence is a crucial factor in controlling blood pressure in hypertensive patients. One of the influencing factors is medication belief, which is the patient's belief in the benefits of treatment. This study aims to analyze the relationship between medication belief and medication adherence in hypertensive patients at the Pacet Community Health Center. The study used a correlational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 71 respondents was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research instruments used were the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ) and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Data analysis was performed using the Spearman Rank test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05) with a correlation coefficient of 0.730, indicating a strong and positive relationship between medication belief and medication adherence. The higher the medication belief, the higher the adherence to therapy. Medication belief increases the perception of the importance of treatment, thus encouraging consistent adherence to therapy and supporting long-term blood pressure control and prevention of hypertension complications.