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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2009 Oct 15.
Published in final edited form as: J Theory Constr Test. 2008 Apr 1;12(1):16–24.

Table I.

Themes and subthemes in successful aging with sickle cell disease

Themes Subthemes
Vulnerability Factors

  • Number of pain crises

  • Overprotection

  • Limitations
Self-Care Management Resources

  • Religion/Spirituality Coping Behaviors

  • Social Support (Parental Influences)

  • Assertiveness

  • Self-Care Activities
Health Outcomes

  • Living Beyond Expectations

  • Enjoying Life Satisfactions consistent with people who live without chronic illness

  • Doing Well in Spite of Sickle Cell Disease