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Experiences of implementing a coping mechanism for the elderly who face chronic diseases while living with the family: a phenomenology study


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Summary of unit/codes, category, and theme.

Category Coping mechanism theme

Behavioral focus coping Spiritual focus coping Cognitive focus coping Social interaction
Doing sports Yes
Physical activities Yes
Fasting Yes
Chanting Yes
Dhikr Yes
Prayer Yes
Working on hobbies or habitual activities Yes
Helping each other Yes
Interacting with friends Yes
Interacting family Yes
Interacting with neighbors Yes

Characteristics of participants.

Characteristic n (%)
Ages (years)
  60–70 10 (77)
  71–80 3 (23)
Education levels
  Illiterate 4 (30)
  Elementary school 5 (40)
  Primary school 0 (0)
  Senior high school 4 (30)
Jobs
  Housewives 9 (70)
  Domestic worker 1 (7.5)
  Drivers 1 (7.5)
  Farmers 1 (7.5)
  Civil servant's pensionary 1 (7.5)
Religions
  Islam 13 (100)
  Other 0 (0)
Duration of illnesses (years)
  2–10 10 (77)
  11–20 2 (15)
  21–30 1 (8)
eISSN:
2544-8994
Język:
Angielski
Częstotliwość wydawania:
4 razy w roku
Dziedziny czasopisma:
Medicine, Assistive Professions, Nursing