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. 2018 Mar 20;4:2059513118763801. doi: 10.1177/2059513118763801

Table 2.

Themes and sub-themes.

Themes Sub-themes
Loss a. Fear of losing the child
b. Loss of the perfect child
c. Action to repair
Change a. Scars remind me
b. Impact on self-perception
c. Engagement with others
Isolation a. Physical isolation
b. Psychological isolation
Psychosocial support a. Barriers to accessing support
b. Support from someone who knows what it feels like
c. Seeking support online