Relationship between Knowledge and Adherence to the Use of Anti-tuberculosis Drugs (ATDs) in Tuberculosis Patients at Baqa Community Health Center, Samarinda

Infectious diseases such as tuberculosis are a serious public health problem in Indonesia. Patient knowledge plays a crucial role in medication adherence, as a lack of knowledge can lead to non-compliance and drug resistance. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and patient adherence in the use of Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs (ATDs) in Baqa Community Health Center, Samarinda. This study used a cross-sectional design with data collection using a knowledge and adherence questionnaire. This study used a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used the Chi-square test. The results showed that 17 respondents (60.7%) of tuberculosis patients in Baqa Community Health Center in Samarinda had good knowledge, and 12 respondents (42.9%) had high adherence. The results of the Chi-square test showed a relationship between knowledge and adherence in the use of Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs (ATDs) in tuberculosis patients in Baqa Community Health Center, Samarinda (p-value 0.007). This study concluded that there was a significant correlation between knowledge and adherence in tuberculosis patients