Gambaran Kepatuhan Minum Obat Dan Efek Samping Obat Anti Tuberkulosis (Oat) Pada Pasien Tuberkulosis Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Dukuh Dan Kusuma Bangsa Kota Pekalongan

Abstract

Indonesia holds the second highest ranking globally, after India. The issue of treatment adherence intervention poses a significant difficulty for thosediagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). The occurrence of adverse effects associated with antituberculosis drugsis a contributing factorto thelack ofsuccessin the management of pulmonary tuberculosis. This study aims to determine drug adherence and side effects of anti- tuberculosis drugs in pulmonary TB patients in the area of Kusuma Bangsa Public Health Centers, Pekalongan City. The present study employed a quantitative descriptive methodology with crosssectional approach. The present study involved a sample size of 35 participants who completed the MMAS-8 questionnaire, provided information on pharmacological side effects, and used patient treatment cards. In this study, adherence to medication was observed among 35 respondents. All 35 respondents (100%) demonstrated adherence to the prescribed medication regimen. The reported side effects included a lack of appetite in 6 patients (17.1%), nausea in 16 patients (45.7%), abdominal pain in 4 patients (11.4%), skin redness in 31 patients (88.5%), joint pain in 11 patients (31.4%), fever in 5 patients (14.2%), tingling sensations in 7 patients (20%), skin redness in 6 patients (17.1%), burning sensation in the feet of 3 patients (8.5%), visual disturbances in 6 patients (17.1%), and the ability to differentiate between red and green colors during treatment in 31 patients (88.5%). Although there are many adverse effects from anti-tuberculosis treatments, nurses are expected to always provide health education and motivate patients to stay positive with taking medication.