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Table 4 Mean score of coping strategies in patients undergoing HD

From: The association of compassionate care and coping with disease among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Variables

Mean (SD)

Active coping

3.13 (0.70)

Use of instrumental support

2.47 (0.84)

Positive reframing

2.06 (0.89)

Planning

2.98 (0.73)

Total (problem-focused)

2.66 (0.50)

Use of emotional support

2.80 (0.69)

Venting

2.42 (0.62)

Humor

1.54 (0.72)

Acceptance

3.18 (0.73)

Religion

2.66 (0.78)

Self-blame

1.56 (0.73)

Total (emotional-focused)

2.36 (0.39)

Self-distraction

2.82 (0.68)

Denial

1.70 (0.82)

Substance abuse

1.92 (0.76)

Behavioral disengagement

1.80 (0.71)

Total (avoidance coping)

2.06 (0.40)