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The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis

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dc.contributor.advisor Van der Merwe, M. (Maré), d1957- en
dc.contributor.advisor Hattingh, Susan en
dc.contributor.author De Villiers, Lynnette en
dc.date.accessioned 2009-08-25T11:04:41Z
dc.date.available 2009-08-25T11:04:41Z
dc.date.issued 2009-08-25T11:04:41Z
dc.date.submitted 2004-11-30 en
dc.identifier.citation De Villiers, Lynnette (2009) The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2558> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2558
dc.description.abstract 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. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xi, 138 leaves)
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Perception en
dc.subject Motion en
dc.subject Resilience en
dc.subject Coping mechanisms en
dc.subject Lived experiences en
dc.subject Multiple Sclerosis en
dc.subject Women en
dc.subject.ddc 362.1968340082
dc.subject.lcsh Multiple sclerosis -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh Resilience (Personality trait) -- South Africa --Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh Women -- Mental health -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh Perception
dc.subject.lcsh Women -- Diseases -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh Multiple sclerosis -- Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Adjustment (Psychology) -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.title The lived experiences of women suffering from multiple sclerosis en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Health Studies en
dc.description.degree M.A. (Health Studies) en


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