Table 2 Analysis of interview texts
From: The emotional impact of urinary tract infections in women: a qualitative analysis
Daily activities | Relationships | Finances | Sleep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Participant experience | Repeated visits to toilet Pain/discomfort Need for visits to doctor/pharmacy Need to constantly be in or close to a bathroom | Tiredness Odor Pain Irritability | Cost of HCP consultation Cost of medication Cost of over-the-counter remedies Loss of earnings | Constant waking to go to the bathroom throughout the night Pain/burning disrupting sleep |
Impact on life activities | Inability to go about daily duties (e.g., college, work, family life) Disruption to daily routine | Avoidance of intimacy Not wanting to tell others Avoiding social activities Cancelling plans | May have to prioritize which expenditures are essential versus nice to have | Tiredness Irritability Low motivation Withdrawal |
Predominant emotions | Frustration Helplessness Loss of control | Isolation Embarrassment | Worry about being able to cover other living costs | Frustration Struggling to remain awake Fear of letting others down |