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During MBCT, occurrence of AEs was monitored prospectively, systematically, and actively (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 72). Patients who reported AEs were invited for semi-structured interviews after completing MBCT (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 29). Interviews were analysed with directed content analysis, using an existing framework by Lindahl et al.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n AEs were reported by 29 patients, in seven of whom the experiences could not be attributed to MBCT during the interview. AEs were reported most frequently up to week 3 and declined afterwards. Baseline anxiety appeared to be a risk factor for developing AEs. Seven existing domains of AEs were observed: cognitive, perceptual, affective, somatic, conative, sense of self, and social. Influencing factors were subdivided into predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and mitigating factors. 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