Research Article
Dealing with Chronic Illness: Experiences of Iranian Families of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis—A Qualitative Study
Table 2
Categories and subcategories related to dealing with present situation.
| Main categories | Subcategories |
| Using spirituality | Trust in God | Sincere worship | Faith in God | Belief in destiny | Relying on religious values |
| Living with hope | Hopefulness | Optimism |
| Experiencing persistence and stability | Maintaining morale | Self-reliance | Independence in care | Managing the conditions |
| Seeking support | Seeking financial support | Seeking social support | Seeking emotional support |
| Seeking alternative treatments | Discontinuing current treatment | Seeking more effective medications | Testing new medication | Resort to traditional remedy and nondrug treatment |
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