The Relationship Between Knowledge Level and Medication Compliance in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Krobokan Community Health Center

Deskripsi

Diabetes mellitus is a condition of chronic hyperglycemia accompanied by various metabolic disorders due to hormonal disturbances, which can cause chronic complications in the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and blood vessels. This condition requires long-term management through lifestyle adjustments, pharmacological therapy, and continuous monitoring of blood glucose levels to prevent further complications. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge levels and medication adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at the Krobokan Community Health Center. This study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 51 people using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection instruments were a knowledge level questionnaire (DKQ) and a medication adherence questionnaire (DSMQ). Data analysis used the Spearman correlation test. The results showed that the majority of respondents had a low level of knowledge (68.6%), but had a high le