Table 3 The subcategories, categories and core category
From: Adaptation of patients diagnosed with human papillomavirus: a grounded theory study
Subcategory | Category | Core category |
|---|---|---|
Stigma | Context of stigma and ignorance | Maintaining resilience in the absence of psychological security |
Poor awareness | ||
Sense of chaos in life | Life stress | |
Sense of insecurity in life | ||
Supportiveness | Paradox in support | |
Lack of support | ||
Stressful cognitive process | Emotional confrontation | |
Struggling with mental pressure | ||
Seeking help | Maintaining resilience | |
Making the best of a bad situation | ||
Mental exhaustion | oscillation between tension and tranquility | |
Achieving relative tranquility |