What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Population: Hypertension (n=23). Intervention: Interactive education. Primary outcome: Knowledge regarding antihypertensive medication adherence.

What does this research mean for the field?

Interactive community-based health education significantly improves older adults' knowledge regarding antihypertensive medication adherence and management strategies. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the effectiveness of an interactive community education program in improving antihypertensive medication adherence knowledge among older adults.

October 8, 2026Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Abdimas Madani.

Edukasi Komunitas Untuk Meningkatkan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Dan Kontrol Tekanan Darah Pasien Hipertensi Di Posyandu Lansia Kradenan, Bantul

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Key result

Interactive education boosts hypertension medication adherence knowledge by ~65%.

n=23

Why the study?

Does interactive community education improve knowledge and behavioral readiness regarding antihypertensive medication adherence in older adults with hypertension?

Key Points

To assess the effectiveness of an interactive community education program in improving antihypertensive medication adherence knowledge among older adults.
Conducted a pre-test and post-test educational intervention involving N=23 older adult participants at an elderly health post (Posyandu Lansia) in Bantul, Indonesia.
Delivered interactive lectures and discussions alongside a 10-question evaluation instrument measuring treatment adherence and hypertension management.
Participant knowledge increased across all evaluated metrics, highlighted by a 65.12% improvement in recognizing that antihypertensive therapy must not be stopped without physician consultation.
Understanding regarding the importance of ongoing health education rose by 43.91%, alongside increased awareness of strategies to address missed doses and missed check-ups.

Structured PICO

Does interactive community education improve knowledge and behavioral readiness regarding antihypertensive medication adherence in older adults with hypertension?

Population

23 older adults with hypertension participating in an educational community service activity at a local Posyandu.

Intervention

Interactive education utilizing lectures and discussions focused on antihypertensive medication adherence and hypertension management

Outcome

Knowledge regarding antihypertensive medication adherence (evaluated via pre-test and post-test consisting of 10 questions)patient reported

Interactive community education is effective in improving the knowledge and behavioral readiness of older adults regarding adherence to antihypertensive therapy.

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Implication

May inform community hypertension education programs; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.

Cite This Study

Kautsari et al. (2026) studied Hypertension (n=23). Interactive education was evaluated on Knowledge regarding antihypertensive medication adherence. Interactive education significantly increased medication adherence knowledge, including a 65.12% improvement in understanding that medication should not be discontinued without consultation.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6ac6e3c182aa59ee98b3fe62 https://doi.org/10.36569/abdimas.v8i01.213

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Edukasi Komunitas Untuk Meningkatkan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Dan Kontrol Tekanan Darah Pasien Hipertensi Di Posyandu Lansia Kradenan, Bantul

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Edukasi Komunitas Untuk Meningkatkan Kepatuhan Minum Obat Dan Kontrol Tekanan Darah Pasien Hipertensi Di Posyandu Lansia Kradenan, Bantul

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