Study of well-being and social support among patients wit...
Kiran, Sasi ABSTRAC T Chronic diseases are characterized by their long duration and the absence of a permanent cure These diseases have to be managed by medication and lifestyle changes Some chronic diseases like cancer, AIDS, kidney failure are life threatening, while others like hypertension, diabetes, coronary disorders, asthma, arthritic and not. The patients suffering with such life long diseases need to make many adjustments in their life - in the f...