Punishing Women for Self-Immolation Raises a Critical Question: Where is the Necessary Social Support?
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Aghakhani N, Ewalds‑Kvist BM, Aghakhani S, Alishahihesar B, Abolfathpour P. Punishing Women for Self-Immolation Raises a Critical Question: Where is the Necessary Social Support?. Iran J Public Health. 2025;54(8):1798-1799.



