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A Descriptive Case Study of Individuals with Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Utilizing a Facebook Support Group

Posted on:2016-02-27Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:University of ArkansasCandidate:Thompson, Lisa AFull Text:PDF
GTID:1474390017487291Subject:Behavioral sciences
Abstract/Summary:
This dissertation describes the experiences of people diagnosed with presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome as they participate in an online peer-support group on Facebook. This is a descriptive case study of factors related to adjustment, treatment, emotional distress, access to services, and online peer support. Participants were interviewed and observed, and documents were collected to describe this phenomenon.
Keywords/Search Tags:Presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, Descriptive case study
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