Table 3 Coding framework after reduction of codes and categories
Theme | Supporting treatment-taking | Undermining treatment-taking |
|---|---|---|
1. Hope and quality knowledge | -Acceptance of diagnosis -Perceived need for Tx -Belief in Tx efficacy -Hope for the future (perceived attainability of cure) -Peer-to-peer information -Active information seeking -Support and encouragement (counsellor, peer, family) | -Doubt, disbelief, shock, denial -Inadequate information and understanding -Restrictive HP advice -Distrust of health services -Myths and misinformation -Negative peer influence |
2. Patient autonomy and control | -Ownership and self-responsibility -Valuing health -Strength of character, perseverance, motivation -HP support and encouragement | -Conflicting priorities -Sacrifices Tx requires -Authoritative practitioner-patient relationships -Gender roles -Stigma, shame, blame, isolation -Social/financial responsibility |
3. Perceptions of self, body, Tx and disease on Tx tolerance | -Coping mechanisms -Visualisation techniques -Distractions from Tx -Mind set and positivity | -Drug side effects -Intolerance -Drug toxicity, poisoning -Tx fatigue |