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Additional themes and sub-themes of the focus groups.
| Theme | Sub-Themes |
|---|---|
| Participants' driven care | 1. Self-management 2. Difficulties 3. Traditional medicine |
| Provider's attitude | 1. Involvement of healthcare provider |
| Obstacles of disease | 1. Challenges of disease |
| Personal perception | 1. Seriousness 2. Fate 3. Hope |
| Spiritual beliefs | 1. Religiosity |
