For My Family, I Take It’: A Phenomenological Study of Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Filipino Adults
Table 2.
Theme 1:Diagnosis as Disruption
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Illustrative Quotations |
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| Shock and Disbelief |
“I was surprised because I felt healthy.” (P10)
“I did not immediately accept that I had hypertension.” (P8)
“I felt shocked when they told me I needed lifelong medication.” (P1) |
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| Fear of Complications |
“I was scared that the same thing might happen.” (P8)
“I was afraid of stroke.” (P4)“I was anxious about possible complications.” (P2) |
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| Realization through Symptoms |
“I was frightened after severe headache and dizziness.” (P5)
“After chest tightness, I became serious.” (P10)
“When my blood pressure became very high, I realized it was serious.” (P8) |
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