Table 1.
An example of analysis process from condensed meaning units to categories
| Condensed meaning unit | Code | Subcategory | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I became sad when I got CL. Probability of remaining scars is annoying" | Becoming sad, fearing remaining scars | Becoming sad | Sensing responsibility |
| "When I see people avoiding me because of my CL, or when they think it is communicable, I feel sad." | People avoid me, think it is communicable, making me sad | ||
| "My lesion’s appearance is awful. I dislike it" | Disliking own appearance | Reacting with self-disgust | |
| "I became angry after I got CL" | Becoming angry | Feeling angry | |
| "I regret that I did not use a bed net and I got CL" | Regretting not using bed-net | Regretting own acts |