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Lay Management of Chronic Disease: A Qualitative Study of Living with Hepatitis C Infection.
- Source :
- American Journal of Health Behavior; Jul/Aug2009, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p376-390, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Objectives: To examine management strategies and goals reported by people diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C. Methods: We analyzed data from semistructured interviews (N=42) and from electronic sources [illness narratives (N=79) and Internet threaded discussions (N=264)]. Line-by-line coding, comparisons, and team discussions generated catalogs of lay management strategies and goals. We analyzed code-based files to identify informants' selection of specific strategies for each goal. Results: We classified lay management strategies into 3 categories: medical self-care, behavior change, and coping. These strategies were used selectively In addressing multiple goals, categorized as fighting the virus, strengthening the body, and managing consequences. Conclusions: Results underscore the diversity of strategies for living with a disease characterized by uncertain prognosis and variable expression of symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10873244
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Health Behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 42539006
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.33.4.4