Determinants and effect of girl child marriage: a cross sectional study of school girls in Plateau State, Nigeria

Envuladu, EA; Umaru, RJ; Iorapuu, NO; Osagie, IA; Okoh, E; Zoakah, AI

doi:10.14194/ijmbr.5.3.3

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“…Similar observations were made in a study conducted by Envuladu EA et al where 37.9% mothers who got married at an early age reported excessive bleeding during and after childbirth. 13 The adverse effects of adolescent childbearing also extend to the health of their newborn. Perinatal deaths are 50% higher among babies born to mothers under 20 years of age than among those born to mothers aged 20 to 29.…”

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Determinants and impact of early marriage on mother and her newborn in an urban area of Davangere: a cross-sectional study

Sandhu

Geethalakshmi

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Early marriage is a long established custom in India. In spite of the legislations prohibiting early marriages, the prevalence of child marriages in our country is 30.2%, with the highest prevalence in Rajasthan (35.4%) and lowest in Himachal Pradesh (0.5%).Thus, this study was undertaken to study the prevalence, determinants and impact of early marriage on the mother and her newborn in an urban area of Davangere. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a period of 6 months in the Urban Family Welfare Centre, Doddapete. A total of 900 mothers were interviewed with the help of pre- designed and semi-structured questionnaire after taking informed consent. Results: The prevalence of child marriage in the present study was found to be 13% with 81% mothers belonging to lower socio- economic status and 77% belonging to Muslim religion. Most (62%) mothers married before the age of 18 years due to economic reasons. 54% of the mothers who married before the age of 18 years faced complications during delivery. 6% of the mothers married before the age of 18 years gave birth to low birth weight babies. Conclusions: The literacy and socio-economic status of the mother and her parents was observed as a major determinant in deciding the age at marriage. In spite of the prevailing religious traditions and socio-cultural influences that promote child marriage, an attempt should be made to educate the community regarding the medical and legal aspects of early marriage.

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Determinants and impact of early marriage on mother and her newborn in an urban area of Davangere: a cross-sectional study

Sandhu

Geethalakshmi

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…A study in India reported that literacy and socio-economic status of the mother and her parents were a major determinant in deciding the age at marriage [8] . A study also reported that poverty and poor education are underlying causes of child marriage, which is usually against the will of girls who desire to be educated [14] . Moreover, findings from quantitative studies in Indonesia also revealed that marriage is sometimes used as a way out of poverty [15] .…”

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“…This indicates that women's education, work status before marriage, husband's education, and current residence are the predictors for early marriage in Java, with education as the strongest. Women who are married at a younger age also mostly live in poverty [14] . These negative effects will often also be experienced by their children and can continue in future generations.…”

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One household, two worlds: Differences of perception towards child marriage among adolescent children and adults in Indonesia

Wibowo¹,

Ratnaningsih²,

Goodwin³

et al. 2021

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

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Background Indonesia is eighth in the world in the incidence of child marriage, with South Sulawesi province having one of the highest burdens (12.1%) in the country. The study explored the determinants of child marriage in Bone, South Sulawesi, in particular the differences between adolescents and parents. Methods This is a cross-sectional study using a quantitative survey. A total of 1,004 respondents participated (500 parents and 504 adolescents aged 13-15 years). Findings This study found that around one out of four parents or adolescents had perceptions that support determinants of child marriage. A total of 25.8% of parents and 26.0% of adolescents agreed that a girl is ready for marriage once she starts menstruation. 25.6% of parents and 32.6% of adolescents agreed that girls aged over 18 who are not married are a burden to their families. Using the U-Mann Whitney , Kendall’s tau-b, and Pearson’s correlation test, these differences were found to be significant. Interpretation Overall, the perceptions of parents and their adolescent children do not greatly differ, with some notable exceptions. Positive perceptions towards the benefits of child marriage are still prevalent among both parents and adolescents. This indicates that social norms supporting child marriage are still strong among these groups. Comprehensive interventions are needed to promote the benefits of marrying later, based on local cultural contexts and evidence on efficacy.

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“… 12 This is similar to the findings in a study conducted in Benin City, Nigeria, where more males were recorded. 11 Another reason may be because our culture encourages early girl child marriage 13 14 and so females usually get married at a younger age compared to males so will not have the opportunity of going to higher institution. Most of the participants were single.…”

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Effect of blood donor educational intervention on the knowledge and attitude towards voluntary blood donation among Medical students at a Nigerian University

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Background: Blood is a veritable tool in many life-saving situations. Despite the increased demand for blood, the supply of safe blood has been inadequate. This study was aimed to determine the effect of educational intervention on the knowledge and attitude of medical students of a Nigerian University to voluntary blood donation. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 158 undergraduate medical students of Ebonyi State University in South-East Nigeria. Participants were recruited by stratified sampling technique. A pretested semi-structured participant administered questionnaire was used to baseline knowledge and attitude to voluntary blood donation. This was followed by educational intervention in the form of a workshop by experts in blood transfusion medicine. Then, postintervention assessment was done using the initial questionnaire 30 days later. The study was approved by the Research and Ethics Committee of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS 20 software, and P value was set at ≤0.05. Results: Of the 158 medical students who participated in the study, there were 90 (57%) males and 68 (43%) females. Baseline proportion of the participants who had good knowledge was high (72.8%), while baseline attitude of the participants was positive to most aspects of voluntary blood donation. Post intervention, the level of knowledge about voluntary blood donation increased to 99.4%, and similarly attitude to voluntary blood donation improved. Conclusion: Educational intervention was effective in improving the knowledge and attitude towards voluntary blood donation among medical students. Continuous enlightenment will influence potential blood donors to have better knowledge and positive attitude toward voluntary blood donation.

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Determinants and effect of girl child marriage: a cross sectional study of school girls in Plateau State, Nigeria

Cited by 23 publications

References 6 publications

Determinants and impact of early marriage on mother and her newborn in an urban area of Davangere: a cross-sectional study

Determinants and impact of early marriage on mother and her newborn in an urban area of Davangere: a cross-sectional study

One household, two worlds: Differences of perception towards child marriage among adolescent children and adults in Indonesia

Effect of blood donor educational intervention on the knowledge and attitude towards voluntary blood donation among Medical students at a Nigerian University

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