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Exploring meanings of illness causation among those severely affected by multiple sclerosis: a comparative qualitative study of Black Caribbean and White British people.
BMC palliative care - 19 Apr 2015
Koffman Jonathan, Goddard Cassie, Gao Wei, Jackson Diana, Shaw Pauline, Burman Rachel, Higginson Irene J, Silber Eli
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BACKGROUND: Illness attributions, particularly for those living with life limiting illnesses, are associated with emotional adjustment or psychological distress. Few studies have examined attributions among people severely affected by multiple sclerosis (PwMS), and specifically among from diverse communities. This study aimed to explore and compare the presence and construction of meanings among Black Caribbean...
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