Table 3.
Frequencies of meaning units per subtheme generating the theme Confirmation through togetherness
| Subthemes |
Meaning units |
|---|---|
| Number (%) | |
| Understanding and support from relatives |
86 (32) |
| Encouragement from neighbours and friends |
49 (18 ) |
| Need of support |
30 (11) |
| Network to turn to |
29 (11) |
| Desire for a deeper relationship with relatives |
23 (8) |
| Information and personal support from health-care staff |
18 (7) |
| Involvement of fellow-workers and employer |
17 (6) |
| Spiritual beliefs in supportive community |
11 (4) |
| Greatest understanding from those who have experienced crises of their own | 9 (3) |