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Table 5 Correlation between coping strategies and compassionate care in patients undergoing HD

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

Variables

r

Active coping

.350**

Use of instrumental support

.054

Positive reframing

− .087

Planning

.243**

Total (problem-focused)

.196**

Use of emotional support

.293**

Venting

.092

Humor

.071

Acceptance

.358**

Religion

− .025

Self-blame

− .173**

Total (emotional-focused)

.183**

Self-distraction

.203**

Denial

− .160*

Substance abuse

− .120

Behavioral disengagement

− .045

Total (avoidance coping)

− .079

  1. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01