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For My Family, I Take It’: A Phenomenological Study of Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Filipino Adults
World Journal of Nursing Research
| Vol 5, Issue 1
Table 7. Theme 6: Family as Anchor within CulturalContexts
| Subtheme | Illustrative Quotations |
| Emotional and Practical Support | “My daughter calls me every morning.” (P8) “My wife monitors my BP.” (P10) “My children send money for medicines.” (P5) |
| 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) |
| 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) |