THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND SELF-EFFICACY, MOTIVATION AND TREATMENT COMPLIANCE IN MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS (MDR-TB) PATIENTS AT THE MDR-TB POLYCLINIC OF DR. SOETOMO HOSPITAL, SURABAYA

Abstract

Introduction

MDR-TB occurs due to treatment failure, one of the causes of which is non-compliance. Non-compliance is based on low patient knowledge, motivation, and self-efficacy. This study aims to analyze the relationship between family support and self-efficacy, motivation, and treatment adherence in MDR-TB patients at the MDR-TB Polyclinic at Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya .

Method

The cross-sectional research design involved 55 selected respondents. using consecutive sampling. The independent variable is family support. The dependent variable is self-efficacy, motivation and adherence to treatment. Data were obtained using a questionnaire which was then analyzed using Spearman rho and chi square with a significance level of   0.05 .

Results

Family support is not significantly related to self-efficacy with a p-value = 0.429 or (p ≥ 0.05 ). Family support is significantly related to motivation p-value = 0.043 r = 0.275 (p ≤ 0.05 ) and medication adherence p-value = 0.037 or (p ≤ 0.05).

Conclusion

It is recommended that MDR TB treatment programs involve families more as a source of support. in increasing motivation and adherence to treatment. Suggestions for further research include examining regarding counseling interventions to increase family support participation of MDR TB patients.