Table 4 Summary of descriptive statistics for coded coping strategies
Coping strategy | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Active | ||
 Socialising | 180 | 37.89 |
 Hobbies | 116 | 24.42 |
 Physical exercise | 60 | 12.63 |
 Psychological strategies | 42 | 8.84 |
 Routine | 34 | 7.16 |
 Focusing on the positives | 31 | 6.53 |
 Help-seeking | 27 | 5.68 |
 Emotional expression | 21 | 4.42 |
 Psychological treatment/therapy | 21 | 4.42 |
 Time for self | 11 | 2.32 |
 Limit screen time | 6 | 1.26 |
 Spirituality/religion | 4 | 0.84 |
 Being informed | 3 | 0.63 |
 Humour | 2 | 0.42 |
Passive | ||
 Distraction | 51 | 10.74 |
 Rest/sleep/relax | 29 | 6.11 |