For My Family, I Take It’: A Phenomenological Study of Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Filipino Adults
Table 7.
Theme 6: Family as Anchor within CulturalContexts
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Illustrative Quotations |
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| Emotional and Practical Support |
“My daughter calls me every morning.” (P8)
“My wife monitors my BP.” (P10)
“My children send money for medicines.” (P5) |
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| Relational Motivation |
“I want to be present for family gatherings.” (P8)
“I do not want to become a burden.” (P1)
“I need to stay healthy for my family.” (P10) |
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| Cultural Influence and Traditional Beliefs |
“Older relatives suggest traditional remedies.” (P10)
“I thought I could manage it with herbal remedies.” (P8)
“They recommend garlic and herbal tea.” (P6) |
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