Discussion
Based on this study, participants
were able to recognise their coping
resources. In line with previous studies,
patients described that their
coping resources include adherence,
11,31 knowledge, supportive
relationships,11 activities32 and the
support of professionals.5,11,32 The
content of counselling was highly traditional,
including the ‘Holy Trinity’
of nutrition, exercise and medication.
14,33 In that sense, our results
confirm previous information.