ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to examine the challenges that acid attack survivors faced in their daily lives long after the incident. A qualitative approach was used, and in-depth interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 25 acid attack survivors using an interview guide. The collected data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study findings revealed that acid attack survivors in Pakistan faced multiple challenges in their daily lives long after the incident. The majority of the survivors were from poor families and had little or no education. Due to their poor economic condition, they could not afford the necessary medication and treatment. They often experienced mental health issues and faced little social acceptance. To address these challenges, acid attack survivors required rehabilitation programs that empowered and educated them, helping them reintegrate into society and return to normalcy. The challenges faced by acid attack survivors in Pakistan were significant and required immediate attention from government and non-governmental organizations. To enable acid attack survivors to recover from their trauma, comprehensive rehabilitation programs that addressed their mental, physical, and social needs needed to be implemented. By empowering and educating acid attack survivors, we could help them overcome the multiple challenges they faced and enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
