Relationship Between Patient Knowledge Level and Compliance with Taking Anti-Hypertension Medication

Abstract

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021 stated that around 23.2% of adults worldwide suffer from hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension worldwide is expected to continue to increase to 36.9% in 2030. Noncompliance with taking hypertension medication can lead to a 3.5-fold risk of uncontrolled blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of serious health complications.
Method: This research was conducted using a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional method using a knowledge questionnaire and an adherence level questionnaire using the MMAS-8 (Morisky Medication Adherence Scale). The number of respondents involved was 71 people who were selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis includes univariate and bivariate analysis with the chi-square test.
Result: Based on the univariate test, it was found that the higher the knowledge, the higher the compliance, and the lower the knowledge, the lower the compliance.
Conclusion: The results of which means there is a relationship between the level of patient knowledge and compliance with taking anti-hypertensive medication at the Sungai Bungkal Community Health Center.