Table 3 Women's strategies for managing domestic violence during pregnancy (Mashhad, Iran, 2019–2021)
From: Women's strategies for managing domestic violence during pregnancy: a qualitative study in Iran
Sub category | Category | Theme |
|---|---|---|
Concealment of violence | Concealment | Escape strategies |
Emotional release | Passive dysfunctional behaviors | Â |
Retaliatory behaviors | Â | Â |
Abuse to husband and child | Â | Â |
Helplessness and confusion | Â | Â |
Recourse to divorce | Â | Â |
Placating strategies | Neutral behaviors | Â |
Diverting attention | Â | Â |
Self-actualization | Active self-regulation | Situation improvement strategies |
Comprehensive self-care skills | Â | Â |
Promoting positive self-concepts | Â | Â |
Resilience | Â | Â |
Strengthening spirituality | Â | Â |
Constructive purposeful efforts | Protecting family privacy | Â |
Supportive efforts | Â | Â |
Maintaining maternal commitment | Â | Â |
Preserving marriage | Â | Â |
Avoiding social judgments | Â | Â |
Disclosure of violence | Help seeking | Â |
Looking for network support | Â | Â |