STUDI KASUS HEALTH COACHING DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEPATUHAN MINUM OBAT PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI DUKUH SEKARBOLO, DESA JIWO WETAN, KECAMATAN WEDI, KABUPATEN KLATEN

Abstract

Background : Hypertension is a common chronic disease in society and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2023, approximately 46% of adults with hypertension were unaware of their condition. Less than half of adults (42%) with hypertension had been diagnosed and received treatment. Therefore, poor medication adherence can worsen the patient's condition. One intervention to improve medication adherence is throughhealth coaching, Where health coach can help in assisting patients to increase their knowledge, skills and self-confidence in managing their health problems. Objective : Describe the influencehealth coachingin improving medication adherence in hypertension patients in Sekarbolo Hamlet, Jiwo Wetan Village, Wedi District, Klaten Regency. Method : This research uses a case study method. Health coachinggiven to hypertensive patients, conducted in several sessions, and the results of the level of compliance were measured using the MMAS-8. Results : There was an increase in compliance with taking medication and a decrease in blood pressure in patients after the treatment was carried out.health coaching. Conclusion : Health coachingeffective in helping to improve medication adherence in hypertensive patients.