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Neurodegener Dis Manag2019;9(3):173-187.June 1, 2019Journal Article

Impact on interpersonal relationships among patients with multiple sclerosis and their partners.

Leslie Beth Herbert1, Kristine Zerkowski2, Sarah O'Brien3, Kathryn Volpicelli Leonard2, Amrita Bhowmick2,4
1Research & Analytics, Health Union LLC, 1 International Plaza Dr #550, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
2Community Development, Health Union LLC, 1 International Plaza Dr #550, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
3Contractor, Health Union LLC, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
4Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Abstract

Aim: To determine how the diagnosis and symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) impact interpersonal relationships. Participants & methods: Data were obtained from a convenience sample of 1010 individuals with MS responding to an online survey; responses were compared with results of a fibromyalgia survey. Results: MS participants had few negative perceptions of relationships with romantic partners/ch…

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