FAKTOR- FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU PENDERITA TB PARU DALAM MINUM OBAT DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS GUNDIH KOTA SURABAYA TAHUN 2016

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by Micobacterium tuberculosis bactery which is transmitted
through the air. Surabaya contributes to pulmonary TB with highest cases and a treatment success rate of
78.8% in 2012. Behavioral factors in taking medicine is very influential in the treatment success. This research
aims at determining the factors related to the behavior of pulmonary TB patients in taking medication at Gundih
health center 2016.
This research is crossectional, 37 patient samples are taken by simple random sampling. Data collection
is done by using oral questionnaire and written questionnaire. The data obtained and being analyzed by
univariate and bivariate in form of Chi square test.
The study result shows that 78% of respondents behave (knowledge, attitude, action) well, 55% of
respondents do not have Drug Taking Supervisor and 45% of Drug Taking Supervisor play their role 82% well,
then 51% of TB educational media is considered unfavorable, and 87% of respondents have good family support.
From these factors, family support is the factor that has significant influence with the respondent's behavior in
taking medication (P <0.05).
Factors related to the behavior of respondents in taking medication are related to each other so that
patients can be cured with the results of Acid-Resistant Bacili (-). TB patients are suggested to to improve
their knowledge. For Drug Taking Supervisor, it is suggested to motivate and remind the patients to take
medication. The society are also suggested to immediately report if there are patients who have major
symptoms of TB. Health centers is suggested to monitor the condition of patients‟ house. Finally, further
researchers are expected to examine deeper the relationship between the presence or absence of the Drug
Taking Supervisor with the behavior of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in taking medicine.
Keywords : Behavioral factors, Drug Taking Supervisor, Medicines Availability, Educational Media, Family
Support