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Table 2 Examples of meaning units, condensed meaning units and codes

From: Factors impacting the illness trajectory of post-infectious fatigue syndrome: a qualitative study of adults’ experiences

Meaning unit

Condensed meaning unit

Code

I refused to believe it. I denied it, and I know that I almost still deny it, so I kept on working until it no longer was possible.

Denying being ill had negative consequences

Denial

I am looking for rehabilitation options. Where can you find this or that?

Need more knowledge to improve health

Information seeking

The most important thing is that I accept that I am ill and get to a period where I build myself up again.

Accepted being ill and taking care of oneself

Acceptance

Self-care