TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Self-immolation among Kurdish women: causes and solutions
JO  - Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
A1  - Ahmed, Darya Rostam
SP  - 1765
EP  - 1767
VL  - 49
IS  - 7
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0305-4179
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2023.05.014
ID  - ref1
ER  -