Table 2.
Themes | Sub-themes |
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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 |