Overview of Medication Compliance in Hypertensive Patients in the Working Area of the Wolio Health Center

Abstract

Background:  Hypertension is a chronic disease known as the silent killer because it often does not cause symptoms until serious complications occur. The success of treatment is largely determined by the patient's adherence to taking antihypertensive drugs. This study aims to determine the level of compliance of hypertension patients in the working area of the Wolio Health Center in 2024. The method used was quantitative descriptive with the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) instrument in 48 respondents. The results showed that 31.25% of respondents had high compliance, 41.66% moderate, and 27.08% low. Factors that affect low adherence include advanced age, low education levels, and irregular employment, while patients with a history of hypertension of more than five years tend to be more compliant. In conclusion, most patients are still in the moderate compliance category, so continuous health education, family support, and regular monitoring by health workers are needed to improve compliance while preventing complications.