The Relationship Between Family Support And Treatment Adherence Among Breast Cancer Patients At Referral Hospital In Indonesia
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Family support plays a pivotal role in influencing therapy adherence among breast cancer patients. This study aimed to examine the relationship between family support and therapy adherence in breast cancer patients treated at referral hospital in East Java, Indonesia. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed, involving 30 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing three dimensions of family support emotional, instrumental, and informational and levels of therapy adherence. Pearson correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between family support and therapy adherence (r = 0.678; p < 0.05). A total of 98% of participants demonstrated high adherence to therapy, while 2% were non-adherent. Among those receiving strong family support (95%), all reported full adherence to therapy (100%). In contrast, only 50% of patients with low family support adhered to treatment. Key barriers to adherence included emotional exhaustion, financial difficulties, and lack of emotional support. This study underscores the critical role of family support, particularly emotional, instrumental, and informational, in promoting therapy adherence. Interventions to improve adherence should incorporate family education, financial assistance, community-based support programs, family involvement in clinical decision-making, and psychological counseling. These strategies may enhance treatment outcomes and overall patient well-being through comprehensive family engagement.
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