Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): August 2026
Articles

The relationship between knowledge and attitudes and adherence to Anti-Tuberculosis medication among Tuberculosis patients at the Manyaran community health center

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  • Ria Ervika Dewi,
  • Wijanarko Heru Pramono
Ria Ervika Dewi
Widya Husada University, Semarang
Wijanarko Heru Pramono
Widya Husada University, Semarang
volume 1 no 2 (2026)

Published 2026-08-03

Keywords

  • anti-tuberculosis medication,
  • attitude,
  • knowledge

Copyright (c) 2026 Ria Dewi, Wijanarko Heru Pramono (Author)

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Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis remains a serious global health problem, with treatment failure often caused by low patient adherence.

Objective: This study aims to analyze the relationship between knowledge levels and attitudes toward adherence to anti-tuberculosis medication (OAT) among TB patients at the Manyaran Community Health Center (UPTD Puskesmas Manyaran).

Methods: A qualitative study with a correlational approach and a cross-sectional design was used. The study sample consisted of 69 respondents selected based on specific inclusion criteria. Data were collected using a knowledge questionnaire, an attitude questionnaire, and the MMAS-8 adherence scale, which has been validated.

Results: The results showed that the majority of respondents had good knowledge (53.6%), but most held negative attitudes (78.3%). The level of medication adherence was predominantly in the moderate category (42.0%). Data analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between knowledge and adherence (r = 0.451; p = 0.000) as well as a significant correlation between attitude and adherence (r = 0.424; p = 0.000).

Conclusion: It is concluded that increasing knowledge and fostering positive attitudes are crucial for achieving the cure rate target for TB patients.

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