ArticleBMC neurology2023
Explaining the burden of psychosocial factors on the worsening symptoms of MS: a qualitative study of patients' experiences.
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- Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker of Chronic Stress in Community-Dwelling Adults With Longstanding Multiple Sclerosis.Western journal of nursing research · 2026Article
- Guiding Multiple Sclerosis Care: An Update to the 2013 Consensus Statement from the MS in the 21st Century Steering Group.Neurology and therapy · 2026Article
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Oral Epithelial Dysplasia Informational Needs Questionnaire.Oral diseases · 2025Article
- Exploring Pain on Social Media: Observational Study on Perceptions and Discussions of Chronic Pain Conditions.JMIR infodemiology · 2025Observational
- Impact of Depression, Fatigue, and Pain on Quality of Life in Slovak Multiple Sclerosis Patients.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- A review of multiple sclerosis: From pathophysiology to latest therapeutic advances.AIMS neuroscience · 2025Review
- Explaining the burden of cultural factors on MS disease: a qualitative study of the experiences of women with multiple sclerosis.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Design and validation of a Questionnaire on the factors influencing self-care behaviors in patients with Multiple sclerosis (QFASMS).BMC neurology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study was conducted with the aim of identifying the burden of psychosocial factors on the worsening symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
methodsThis as conducted with a qualitative approach and conventional content analysis among patients with Multiple sclerosis in Mashhad. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with patients with Multiple sclerosis. Twenty-one patients with Multiple sclerosis were selected through purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The data were analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman method. Guba and Lincoln's criteria were used for evaluating research transferability. The data collection and management was performed by using the MAXQADA 10 software.
resultsIn explanation of the psychosocial factors of patients with Multiple sclerosis, one category (psychosocial tensions) and three subcategories of stress (physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, and behavioral symptoms), agitation (family disorder, treatment-related concerns, and social relationship concerns), and stigmatization (social stigma and internalized stigma) were extracted.
conclusionThe results of this study show that patients with Multiple sclerosis are faced with concerns such as stress, agitation, and fear of stigma, and need support and understanding from the family and community to overcome these concerns. Society must base its health policies on addressing the challenges faced by patients. Accordingly, the authors argue that health policies, and consequently, healthcare systems, need to address patients' ongoing challenges as a priority in caring for patients with Multiple sclerosis.
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