Table 1.
Categories of Major Life and Chronic Stressor Reported within 6 Months
| Number of Participants (n=28) | % of Sample | |
|---|---|---|
| Major Life Stressors | ||
| Awareness of Illness | 8 | 28.57 |
| Death of a Loved One | 8 | 28.57 |
| Loss of Housing | 7 | 25.00 |
| Legal Involvement | 6 | 21.43 |
| Criminal Victimization | 6 | 21.43 |
| Hospitalization | 2 | 7.14 |
| Ending of Relationship | 2 | 7.14 |
| Witnessing Crime | 1 | 3.57 |
| Loss of Employment | 1 | 3.57 |
| Chronic-Persistent Stressors | ||
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse issues | 16 | 57.14 |
| Compromised Living Conditions | 15 | 53.57 |
| Family Discord | 11 | 39.29 |
| Problems with Services | 8 | 28.57 |
| Financial Problems | 7 | 25.00 |
| Interpersonal Difficulties | 5 | 17.86 |
| Health Concerns | 5 | 17.86 |
| Legal Involvement | 5 | 17.86 |
| Side Effects of Medication | 3 | 10.71 |