Main questions

Theme

Subtheme

How do the Iranian deaf categorize DVAD?

Emotional & Verbal

· Controlling

· Neglect

· Forced marriage

Physical & Economic

· Beat

· Forced overwork

· Economic control

How do the Iranian deaf discuss the risk factors of DVAD?

Deaf individuals & Deaf community

· Lack of life skills

· Unsupportiveness among deaf individuals

Family & Society

· Unacquaintance with deaf culture & sign language

· Difficult access to services