Figures & data
Table 1 Characteristics of the studies that addressed “family as a source of social support” according to the authors, year of publication, participants, study design, objectives, and instruments (n=14)
Table 2 Characteristics of the studies that addressed “peer relations” according to the authors, year of publication, participants, study design, objectives, and instruments (n=3)
Table 3 Characteristics of the studies that addressed “websites and online forums” according to the authors, year of publication, participants, study design, objectives, and instruments (n=6)
Table 4 Characteristics of the study that addressed “spiritual support” according to the authors, year of publication, participants, study design, objectives, and instruments (n=1)