@article{ref1,
title="Self-immolation among Kurdish women: causes and solutions",
journal="Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries",
year="2023",
author="Ahmed, Darya Rostam",
volume="49",
number="7",
pages="1765-1767",
abstract="Background  I am writing to draw attention to the alarming phenomenon of self-immolation suicide among Kurdish women, which has become a widespread phenomenon in recent years. Self-immolation suicide refers to the act of setting oneself on fire as a means of ending one's life [6]. In many cases, it is considered a form of protest or an expression of desperation and hopelessness. Although self-immolation suicide has occurred in many cultures throughout history, it is particularly prevalent among Kurdish Factors contributing to self-immolation among Kurdish Women  The reasons for self-immolation among Kurdish women are complex and multifaceted; there are several factors that contribute to this phenomenon. One of the main factors is the prevalence of gender-based violence and discrimination. Kurdish women are subjected to domestic violence and honour killings [7]. When seeking justice or protection through the legal system, they may encounter challenges due to potential biases that may exist within it [8].   Furthermore, Kurdish women sometimes face great Key solution: implications of prevention  Although there is no easy solution to this problem. Meanwhile, the recent literature recommended some solutions to prevent self-immolation, such as avoiding kerosene and other fuels at home, being aware of the complications of burn injuries and using counseling services [5]. The novelty of this article is that the prevention of self-immolation among Kurdish women has never been systematically addressed, and we believe that the case of Kurdish women is different from the others, as it requires a...<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0305-4179",
doi="10.1016/j.burns.2023.05.014",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2023.05.014"
}