Table 2.

Sub-themes and themes obtained from interviews

Sub-themes	Themes
1.1 Feeling of powerlessness	1. Staying in an ethical dilemma
1.2 Being confused
1.3 Inadequate self-care
2.1 Feeling victimized	2. Emotional turmoil
2.2 Risk of being rejected by others
2.3 Risk of emotional separation from the family
3.1 Verbal care	3. Response to professional commitments
3.2 Self-motivation
3.3 Patient education
4.1 Seek the support of health benefactors	4. Seeking help
4.2 Seek the support of the authorities