The Relationship Between Family Support and Compliance with Iron Chelation Medication in Thalassemia Adolescents

Rahil  Ashvia; Casman Casman; Rosmaitaliza  Rosmaitaliza; Andi Sudrajat; Arjuna Arjuna; Rina Kastino

doi:10.63323/jkes.v15i01.269

Rahil Ashvia Universitas Horizon Indonesia
Casman Casman Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
Rosmaitaliza Rosmaitaliza Universitas Horizon Indonesia
Andi Sudrajat Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
Arjuna Arjuna Citra Internasional Institute
Rina Kastino Universitas Horizon Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63323/jkes.v15i01.269

Abstrak

Introduction: Treatment adherence is a significant challenge for thalassemia patients. Iron chelation medication must be taken for life, and therefore, family support is essential to achieve adherence. To determine the relationship between family support and iron chelation medication adherence in thalassemia patients.

Method: This study used a quantitative cross-sectional approach. Data were collected using a questionnaire from a sample of 120 respondents.

Results: The statistical test yielded a p-value of 0.027 <0.05, concluding that there is a significant relationship between family support and iron chelation medication adherence in adolescents with thalassemia. Most family support was categorized as good, and on average, adolescent thalassemia patients were considered compliant

Conclusion: Family support is related to medication adherence. Therefore, families are expected to continuously monitor and provide attention to their sick family members and consistently remind them to take their medication.