Table 3 Influence of family on decision-making
Influence of family in decision-making | Exemplary quote |
|---|---|
Decisions made by family | “...initially my daughter was not happy for me to do the dialysis. The doctor explained to her that I might have a better chance of survival if I do the dialysis than not doing it. Once she was convinced for me to undergo dialysis, then only I went for it.” (PID 4.05, Male, 61–80, Sri Lanka, English). |
Decisions made with family | “My children, the doctor and my wife they convinced me to undergo dialysis. At the beginning, I have refused and I did not want to undergo dialysis but when they told me (my children) that they do not want to lose me then I thought it’s better to do it.” (PID 4.02, Male, 61–80 years, Fiji, English) |
Decisions made for family | “I think about my family. My Kids. So it’s always about my kids. I want to live longer so my little ones I can see them grow up.” (PID 1.03, Female, 41–60 years, Samoa, English) |