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Table 4 Data analysis results

From: A qualitative exploration of the psychological needs of women survivors of rape in Iran

Sub-category

Main category

Reduced self-esteem

Facing psychological

problems

Hatred and self-blame

Suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts

Sadness, depression, fear, and panic

Attention to emotional reactions

Despair, anxiety, and confusion

Anger and hatred towards the opposite sex

Loss of trust in the opposite sex

The need to restate the event and express feelings

Concerns about the inability to get married and ruined future

The need to return to normal life

The need to accept and adapt to reality

The need to be accepted by parents and spouse