How does domestic violence stigma manifest in women’s lives in Afghanistan? A study of survivors’ lived experiences of help-seeking across three provinces.
Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world, with an estimated 46% women reporting lifetime violence. Survivors of domestic violence experience significant stigma from their families and communities, often in the form of blame, shame, gossip, and dismissal. While the m...
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Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-01-01
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Series: | Global Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2023.2212035 |