Table 6.
Description of Coping Strategy Types Used by the Study Participants in Southwest Ethiopia, 2020 (N=613)
| Types of Coping Strategy | No. (%) Used | No. (%) Not Used |
|---|---|---|
| Self-distraction | 180 (29.4) | 433 (70.6) |
| Active coping | 314 (51.2) | 299 (48.8) |
| Denial coping | 182 (29.7) | 431 (70.3) |
| Substance use | 37 (6) | 576 (94) |
| Use of emotional support | 161 (26.3) | 452 (73.7) |
| Behavioral disengagement | 115 (18.8) | 498 (81.2) |
| Venting | 249 (39.2) | 373 (60.8) |
| Use of instrumental support | 315 (51.4) | 298 (48.6) |
| Positive reframing | 163 (26.6) | 450 (73.4) |
| Self-blame | 98 (16) | 515 (84) |
| Planning | 179 (29.2) | 434 (70.8) |
| Humoring | 146 (23.8) | 467 (76.2) |
| Acceptance | 248 (40.5) | 365 (59.5) |
| Religion | 468 (76.3) | 145 (23.7) |
Abbreviations: N, total number of study participants; No., number of participants who used or did not use the type of coping strategy; %, percent of study participants who used or did not use the type of coping strategy.