The Jurnal Prima Medika Sains (JPMS) presents various results of field or laboratory research and literature studies in the fields of health and medicine. In this edition, there are 15 articles sourced from field research and laboratory research, 5 case report articles, and 3 article sourced from literature studies. We are committed to contributing to the development of science in the field of health. We sincerely hope that readers will be willing to contribute their writings so that this scientific communication medium can always exist and be sustainable. Finally, we express our gratitude to the authors who have contributed their writings and thoughts and do not forget to all those who have helped the publishing process so that it can be read by all readers.

Published: 2024-12-23

Barriers to self-care among diabetes patients: A qualitative study

Odri Angnes, Chrismis Novalinda Ginting, Wienaldi Wienaldi

113-124

Factors associated with early marriage

Yulita Putri, Sinar Otniel Ketaren, Henny Arwina Bangun, Donal Nababan, Jasmen Manurung

125-130

Family caregivers' experiences caring for stroke survivors: A phenomenological study

Kon San, Suhartina Suhartina, Irza Haicha Pratama, Zulfikri Mukhtar, Chairul Radjab Nasution, Todung Donald Aposan Silalahi, Arna Fransisca Millyanti Purba

136-144

The relationship of antihypertensive medication adherence and hypertension knowledge to quality of life in hypertensive patients

Arlinda Sari Wahyuni, Putri Chairani Eyanoer, Kiking Ritarwan, Isti Ilmiati Fujiati, Alfred Johnatan Panjaitan, Asima Rodiarta Sirait, Oktaviani Karo Sekali, Elisabeth Elisabeth, Muhammad Rafif Ribawanto, Muhammad Alfian Fachrezi, Devita Faradila, Anisa Salsabila, Muhammad Anas Fatah Risqin, Windika Nababan

145-149

Identifying risk factors for stunting among toddlers at PPA Helefanika, Gunungsitoli City

Eva Marlina Purba, Hosiana Rodearni Damanik, Edward Harefa, Alfrin Halawa

150-154

Predictors of hypertension among pregnant women

Risca Andriani, Jenny Marlindawani Purba, Henny Arwina Bangun, Donal Nababan, Frida Lina Tarigan

177-183

Participation of pregnant women in pregnancy exercise: The role of knowledge, attitudes, and husband's support

Imelda Sembiring, Liena Liena, Tan Suyono, Clarissa Lister, Suwarno Suwarno, Eddy Sulistijanto

192-200