Table 2 Themes, subthemes and codes
Themes | Subthemes | Codes |
|---|---|---|
Rehabilitation effect | Knowledge and adherence (16/28) | Understand the symptoms Chronic illnesses Long-term use of medication Relapse prevention Confidence in disease control |
| Â | Improvements in living ability (14/28) | Self-care Doing housework Increase frequency of going out Get active about physical activity Levels of stigma reduced Emotional stability |
| Â | Friendship and social interaction (24/28) | Making friends Care about each other Mutual understanding Have a good time with each other No discrimination and stigma More social opportunity Good social place Maintaining social contacts |
Attractiveness | Sense of belonging (24/28) | An equal and safe social environment Talk freely Enjoy being together Family-like group Feeling respected and loved Receive encouragement and support All my friends are here |
| Â | Enriched and interesting lives (25/28) | A variety of rehabilitation activities Learn many things Feel happy in rehabilitation activities Sense of accomplishment and self-worth |
Difficulties in social communication | Social-environmental factors (27/28) | Social rejections, Discrimination and prejudice Lack of work opportunities |
| Â | Self-stigma (22/28) | Unconfident or low self esteem People might not accept me Staying away from other people Avoid conflict |
| Â | Lack of motivation (21/28) | Community rehabilitation is enough Satisfied with life |