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Table 1 Subcategories, categories, and theme extracted from the interviews

From: Coping with singleness

Subcategories

Categories

Theme

Having sex

Sexual issues

Coping with singleness

Masturbation

Abstinence

Getting accustomed to being alone

Emotional needs

Living with family

Closer relationship with friends

Accepting God's destiny

Lifestyle

Striving for beauty and health

Becoming absorbed in work and education