The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis

The study investigated the lived experiences of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis in Johannesburg and the East Rand. The study aimed at describing how these experiences affect their lives, and how these women cope after being diagnosed. A qualitative approach was utilised following an explorat...

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Main Author:	De Villiers, Lynnette
Other Authors:	Van der Merwe, M. (Maré), d1957-
Format:	Others
Language:	en
Published:	2009
Subjects:	Perception Motion Resilience Coping mechanisms Lived experiences Multiple Sclerosis Women 362.1968340082 Multiple sclerosis > South Africa > Gauteng Resilience (Personality trait) > South Africa > Gauteng Women > Mental health > South Africa > Gauteng Women > Diseases > South Africa > Gauteng Multiple sclerosis > Psychological aspects Adjustment (Psychology) > South Africa > Gauteng
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2558

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spelling	ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-25582016-04-16T04:08:01Z The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis De Villiers, Lynnette Van der Merwe, M. (Maré), d1957- Hattingh, Susan Perception Motion Resilience Coping mechanisms Lived experiences Multiple Sclerosis Women 362.1968340082 Multiple sclerosis -- South Africa -- Gauteng Resilience (Personality trait) -- South Africa --Gauteng Women -- Mental health -- South Africa -- Gauteng Perception Women -- Diseases -- South Africa -- Gauteng Multiple sclerosis -- Psychological aspects Adjustment (Psychology) -- South Africa -- Gauteng The study investigated the lived experiences of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis in Johannesburg and the East Rand. The study aimed at describing how these experiences affect their lives, and how these women cope after being diagnosed. A qualitative approach was utilised following an exploratory, descriptive, phenomenological, contextual research design. An in-depth literature study was conducted for information used as a basis for the study. Data collection included semi-structured interviews and a focus group. Data-analysis revealed a lack of understanding for the emotional, physical and social problems encountered. Recommendations proposed that the community be sensitised to the reality of MS and disabled persons, and that comprehensive support structures be put in place to attend to the needs of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Health Studies M.A. (Health Studies) 2009-08-25T11:04:41Z 2009-08-25T11:04:41Z 2009-08-25T11:04:41Z 2004-11-30 Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2558 en 1 online resource (xi, 138 leaves)
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topic	Perception Motion Resilience Coping mechanisms Lived experiences Multiple Sclerosis Women 362.1968340082 Multiple sclerosis -- South Africa -- Gauteng Resilience (Personality trait) -- South Africa --Gauteng Women -- Mental health -- South Africa -- Gauteng Perception Women -- Diseases -- South Africa -- Gauteng Multiple sclerosis -- Psychological aspects Adjustment (Psychology) -- South Africa -- Gauteng
spellingShingle	Perception Motion Resilience Coping mechanisms Lived experiences Multiple Sclerosis Women 362.1968340082 Multiple sclerosis -- South Africa -- Gauteng Resilience (Personality trait) -- South Africa --Gauteng Women -- Mental health -- South Africa -- Gauteng Perception Women -- Diseases -- South Africa -- Gauteng Multiple sclerosis -- Psychological aspects Adjustment (Psychology) -- South Africa -- Gauteng De Villiers, Lynnette The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis
description	The study investigated the lived experiences of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis in Johannesburg and the East Rand. The study aimed at describing how these experiences affect their lives, and how these women cope after being diagnosed. A qualitative approach was utilised following an exploratory, descriptive, phenomenological, contextual research design. An in-depth literature study was conducted for information used as a basis for the study. Data collection included semi-structured interviews and a focus group. Data-analysis revealed a lack of understanding for the emotional, physical and social problems encountered. Recommendations proposed that the community be sensitised to the reality of MS and disabled persons, and that comprehensive support structures be put in place to attend to the needs of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. === Health Studies === M.A. (Health Studies)
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title	The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis
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The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis

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