Table 2 Frequency of Reports of Primary Conceptual Categories and Sub-Categories from ITP Focus Groups

a. Signs and Symptoms

14 (93%)

Fatigue

+

-

+

14 (93)

Bleeding

+

+

+

8 (53)

Bruising

+

+

+

8 (53)

Other

+

+

+

8 (53)

b. Treatment Effects

13 (87)

Steroids

+

+

+

13 (87)

Other treatments

+

+

+

8 (53)

c. Emotional Health

14 (93)

Fear, stress & anxiety

+

+

+

11 (73)

Relationships

+

+

+

7 (47)

Depression, isolation, & loss of control

+

+

+

7 (47)

Mood & self-consciousness

+

+

+

7 (47)

d. Functional Health

13 (87)

Daily activities

+

+

+

11 (73)

Sleep

+

+

+

9 (60)

Changes in lifestyle

+

+

+

7 (47)

e. Work

13 (87)

Absences

+

+

+

10 (67)

Changes in attitudes

-

+

+

5 (33)

Career advancement

+

+

+

3 (33)

Productivity

+

+

+

4 (27)

f. Social and Leisure

10 (67)

Sports/exercise/physical activity

+

+

+

5 (33)

Leisure activities

+

+

+

5 (33)

Social Stigma

+

-

+

4 (27)

Travel

+

+

+

3 (20)

g. Reproductive Health

10 (67)

Sex

+

+

+

9 (60)

Women's reproductive issues

+

+

+

8 (53)