The Relationship Between Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure in Elderly Hypertensive Patients at The Elderly Clinic of Putri Ayu Health Center, Jambi City 2025

Background: Medication noncompliance is defined as the failure of patients, whether intentional or unintentional, to take their medication. Noncompliance with medication in hypertensive patients can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure and increase the risk of complications. Factors causing noncompliance include lack of knowledge, absence of signs and symptoms, side effects of medication, and economic and healthcare service barriers. This study aims to examine the relationship between medication adherence and blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients at the geriatric clinic of Puskesmas Putri Ayu, Jambi City. Method: This study uses a cross-sectional design. Sampling in this research employed purposive sampling technique, and data collection was carried out using a questionnaire with a total of 57 respondents aged over 60 years. Results: The results of this study showed that 35 respondents adhered to their medication, 4 respondents were prehypertensive, and 18 respondents were hypertensive. Grade I and 13 respondents with grade II hypertension. Conclusion: This study was conducted using the chi-square statistical test with a p-value of 0.029 (p-value <0.05), which means there is a relationship between medication adherence and blood pressure in elderly hypertension patients.