Table 2:

Thematic analysis

Themes	Sub-themes
Reasons for IPV	1.1: Alcohol intoxication and arguments
	1.2: Not giving money for alcohol use
	1.3: Spent money on alcohol use and not sharing the household expenses
	1.4: Unwilling to continue the treatment
	1.5: Heavy use of alcohol
Help seeking	2.1: Seeking help from the family
	2.2: Seeking police help
Barriers in help seeking	3.1: Self-stigma
	3.2: Concern about family status and dignity
	3.3: Fear of breaching confidentiality
	3.4: Hopelessness and asking help, does not help
	3.5: Fear of revenge
	3.6: Lack of awareness
	3.7: Fear of others behaving inappropriately
	3.8: Concern about parents
	3:9: Poor support from family
Coping	4.1: Being silent
	4.2: Being assertive
	4.3: Safety plans
	4.4: independence gives them confidence
	4.5: Using Religious coping
	4.6: Relaxation
	4.7: Seeking help from others
	4.8: Support for the husband’s treatment
	4.9: Support from self-help group and family

IPV: Intimate partner violence