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Polygyny and help-seeking for intimate partner violence in Afghanistan: The mediating role of women's autonomy and the moderating effects of education and fear of the husband

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  • Akbary, Mohammad Fazel
  • Marefat, Mohammad Baqir
  • Nawaz, Rashed
  • Jiang, Quanbao

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a pervasive public health concern that undermines the physical, sexual, and psychological well-being of millions of women worldwide. This study examines the association between polygyny and help-seeking behavior in Afghanistan, focusing on the mediation role of women's autonomy, and moderating effects of educational attainment and fear of husband in this relationship.

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  • Akbary, Mohammad Fazel & Marefat, Mohammad Baqir & Nawaz, Rashed & Jiang, Quanbao, 2026. "Polygyny and help-seeking for intimate partner violence in Afghanistan: The mediating role of women's autonomy and the moderating effects of education and fear of the husband," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 392(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:392:y:2026:i:c:s0277953626000201
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2026.118945
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