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Background: Ovarian cancer is one of the most lethal cancers affecting women and requires long-term treatment such as chemotherapy. The chemotherapy process often causes various physical and psychological side effects that may reduce patients’ motivation to undergo treatment consistently. Family support plays an essential role in enhancing motivation, treatment adherence, and patients’ readiness to face therapy. Aims: This study aims to determine the influence of family support on the motivation of ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods: This research was conducted at the Darussalam and Ma’wa Buildings of RSI Sultan Agung Semarang. The study used a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. A total population of 47 ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy from January to April was obtained. The sampling technique used was Total Sampling. The bivariate analysis was performed using the Spearman Rank Correlation test. Results: The analysis showed that most respondents had low levels of family support (44.7%) and moderate levels of motivation (36.2%). The Spearman test indicated a correlation value of r = 0.678 with a p-value = 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a strong and significant relationship between family support and patient motivation in undergoing chemotherapy. Conclusion: There is a significant influence between family support and the motivation of ovarian cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, posing serious health risks such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. The increasing prevalence of hypertension is mainly due to limited public knowledge about the risks associated with the condition and the importance of consistent, long-term medication adherence to prevent complications. This study aims to examine the relationship between the level of knowledge about hypertension and medication adherence among hypertensive patients. A quantitative research method with a descriptive correlational design was employed. Purposive sampling was used to select respondents, and the data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The results showed that the majority of respondents were female (53%), aged between 46 and 64 years (74%), had an elementary school education level (42%), worked as housewives (51%), and had been diagnosed with hypertension for an average of 7 to 10 years (46%). Statistical analysis revealed a p-value of 0.000 (α < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between the patients’ knowledge level and their adherence to antihypertensive medication. This finding emphasizes the need for continuous health education and counseling to enhance patients’ understanding of hypertension and its management. Effective communication and support strategies are essential in improving medication adherence, which is crucial for preventing hypertension-related complications and improving the quality of life for patients. These results provide valuable insights for healthcare providers to develop targeted interventions.