Table 1. Numbers and percentages of participants by coping styles and by frequency of reported strategies.

	Number	%	Frequency ranking
Active behavioural style strategies
Seeking support from others	10	32.3	1
Talking	9	29.0	2
Trying to be in control	8	25.8	3
Exercise and relaxation	6	19.4	4
Getting professional help	6	19.4	5
Getting information	6	19.4	6
Studying	3	9.7	12
Doing household chores	3	9.7	13
Working	3	9.7	15
Being open about the illness	2	6.5	18
Active cognitive style strategies
Accepting caring as a family duty	5	16.1	9
Trying to look at the positive side of things	4	12.9	10
Applying previous experience or knowledge	3	9.7	11
Taking one day at a time	3	9.7	16
Religion	2	6.5	17
Avoidance style strategies
Avoiding discussions about illness	6	19.4	7
Avoiding contact with relative	5	16.1	8
Blocking it out	3	9.7	14
Prescribed and non-prescribed medication	2	6.5	19