The Strategy of Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse (DOTS) Towards Compliance with Treatment of Tb Lung Patients in Tb Lung Mamuju District Hospital, Indonesia

Abstract

Agus Erwin Ashari, Irma Muslimin, Anwar Mallongi

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the DOTS strategy, drug swallowing supervisors (PMO) and the procurement of anti-tuberculosis drugs (OAT) with compliance with treatment at Mamuju Regional Hospital. Method: The research method used was descriptive-analytic with design cross-sectional, using statistical test Spearman Correlation (Rho) Total sample of 29 people. Primary data obtained from interviews using a questionnaire. The data is processed using the SPSS 16.00 computer program then presented in the frequency distribution table and its analysis. Results: The results showed supervisors swallowed drugs with medication adherence due to positive and strong direction p = 0.00 (p <0.05) and r = 0.625, while the procurement of anti-tuberculosis drugs (OAT) with medication adherence had no relationship with p values = 0.198 (p> 0.05) and r = 0.246. Conclusion: There is a relationship between the drug swallow supervisor (PMO) with medication adherence and the direction of the relationship is positive and strong.