Table 2.

Methods for coping with domestic violence among victimized women

Codes	Subcategories	Categories
Suicide, tobacco consumption	Harmful behaviors	Passive and non-normative measures
Illegal affairs, ignoring the husband, sexual ignorance	Retaliation
Accepting the violence and the situation, accepting the violation of an individual’s rights, accepting violence as normal, cultural belief in silence and tolerance	Tolerance and silence
Referring to family consultants, psychologist, or legal consultant, talking to trustworthy individuals, attracting other’s support	Seeking help and advice	Active measures
Referring to legal entities to get a divorce and/or reduce the domestic violence	Taking legal measures and leaving the husband
Pursing studies and gaining skills, adopting a better lifestyle like losing weight and exercising, seeking jobs and financing	Positive and promoting measures