Table 3. Factors that hinder QOL (phase two).

Factors that hinder QOL	Number of respondents
Person factors
Physical health concerns	19
Social barriers	6
Cognitive concerns	7
Reduced sleep	3
Reduced sense of self	2
Overall health concerns	1
Mental health concerns	3
Difficulty obtaining medication	1
Unbalanced diet	2
Substance use	1
Difficulty with self-acceptance	1
Inability to perform daily tasks	3
Activity-related factors
Lack of finances	8
Barriers to employment	2
Increased expenses	1
Environment factors
Overstimulating environment	3
Not feeling understood or accepted by community, stigma	5
Lack of healthcare services	3
Unstable housing	1
Covid-19 pandemic	1