Hubungan Tingkat Stres dengan Kepatuhan Minum Obat pada Pasien Hipertensi di Puskesmas Cikupa

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Backgraund: Hypertension is a chronic disease requiring long-term treatment, yet the stress levels experienced by patients may affect their adherence to medication. Objective:This study aimed to determine the relationship between stress levels and medication adherence among hypertensive patients at Puskesmas Cikupa. Methods: A quantitative method with an observational analytic design and a cross-sectional approach was employed, using purposive sampling. Results: Of the 185 respondents, the majority were female, accounting for 93 respondents (50.3%), with the largest age group being 36–45 years, comprising 40 respondents (21.6%). The results showed that the majority of respondents had a mild stress level, namely 94 respondents (50.8%), while for medication adherence, the majority were classified as non-adherent, namely 154 respondents (83.2%). The Chi Square test showed a p-value of <0.001 (<0.05), indicating a significant relationship between stress levels and medication adherence among hypertensive patients. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a meaningful relationship between stress levels and medication adherence, making stress management an important factor in improving the success of hypertension therapy. Psychological intervention and stress management education are recommended as part of hypertension management programs in primary healthcare services.