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Table 1 Categories and supporting sub-categories that emerged from the data

From: “It was like nobody cared about what I said?” Iranian women committed self-immolation: a qualitative study

Categories

Sub-categories

Antecedents of self-immolation

Overwhelming family situation and rules

Feelings of disappointment, anger deprivation, depression, shame, and grief

A way for family to feel guilty

Suicidal ideation method

A final solution to their sufferings

Uncertainty about the method of suicide

Feeling trapped

Pathway to recovery

Blaming themselves for their mistakes

An awakening process

Seeking family support to start a new life