Chapter 2 32 Concept N Description Quote Category: Consciousness [about health is impacted by…] Complaints 19 The experience of health-related symptoms and complaints. “I haven’t visited the doctor in 30 years. My last painkiller I used when I was at high school” (Vo5) Incident 13 The consideration of a healthrelated incident in the past. “Yes, a significant impression. Before that [the incident] I was just flying blind.” (Vo3) Concern 11 The extent to which one is concerned about their health. “You can come up with all sorts of graphs, but I don’t, I just don’t want to worry about it. Maybe it is just very easy the way I live.” (Vi5) Interest 3 The level of interest one has in their health. “It doesn’t interest me […]. I just eat whatever I like” (Vi3) Category: Motivation [to perform healthy behavior is impacted by…] Future perspective 22 The consideration of its value toward future health. “How important is the future for you?” ”Well, I just hope to continue like this.” (Vo3) Perceived barriers 20 The amount of financial, social, and environmental barriers one perceives. “I have always had a one-sided diet. A lot of cheese for example. We didn’t have a fridge at work.” (Vi1) Feeling 6 The extent to it contributes to the subjective emotional state one experiences. “Do you think it’s important to do it [performing healthy behavior]?” ”Yes, it makes you feel better.” (Vo2) Enjoyment 5 The extent to which it impacts the level of joy in one’s life. “No, I don’t really consider it [being healthy] that much. You also would want to enjoy life” (Vo4) Category: Control [One perceives to have over health is impacted by] Support 24 The amount of support one receives on managing their health. “What facilitates you in doing it [healthy behavior]?” “To be honest, my friend. […] She supports me and shows me the ropes.” (Vo2) Self-efficacy 14 The level of capabilities one perceives to have to change health-related behavior “But you are not eager to quit, are you?” ”I am my boy, however, I’m not able to. If you have a pill for me that I take, and it makes me quit…” (Vi5) Chance 13 The belief that what happens regarding health is all based on chance and coincidence. “I’ll not reach the age of 110, I’m not that healthy. Although, it doesn’t say much actually because there are people who are 100 years old and they still smoke.” (Vi5) Fatalism 5 The belief that what happens regarding one’s health is subjugated to fate or destiny. “You can’t really do something about it [getting sick]. The only thing you can do is watch out [for accidents], that is the only thing.” (Vi3) Category: Healthcare experience [Is impacted by…] Communication 13 The quality of communication with the healthcare provider. “I would like them to take more time for people like me, who do not fully understand it. Sometimes I really feel like a foreigner.” (Vo2) Table 2.1 Continued
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