Early Marriage and Its Implications on the Nigerian Economy

Afolabi, Babatunde; Abatan, Sunday Matthew

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“…It was captured as a binary variable where those who married aged <18 y were coded as ‘1’ and those who married aged ≥18 y were coded as ‘0’. 13 , 20 , 21 …”

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“…Individual- and household-level characteristics were examined in our study based on theoretical and practical significance as well as the availability of variables in the dataset. 13 , 15 , 21–23 These variables were grouped into individual and contextual level factors.…”

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“…Child marriage has been identified as one of the major causes of high population growth in Nigeria, with an adverse effect on Nigeria's economy. 13 National efforts and interventions will yield greater results if they focus on the spatial analysis of factors associated with child marriage in Nigeria, which is lacking. Previous studies have identified several factors associated with child marriage among women.…”

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“…Child marriage has been identified as one of the major causes of high population growth in Nigeria, with an adverse effect on Nigeria's economy. 13 …”

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Spatial distribution and multilevel analysis of factors associated with child marriage in Nigeria

Bolarinwa

Seidu

Tessema

et al. 2022

International Health

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Background Child marriage among women has become a major threat to the rights of women, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The marriage of girls below age 18 y is a major public and global health challenge. Therefore, this study examined the spatial pattern and factors associated with child marriage in Nigeria. Methods The data were sourced from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. The study included a total of 4283 young women aged 20–24 y. The findings were provided in the form of spatial maps and adjusted ORs (aORs) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results Hotspot areas for child marriage in Nigeria were located in Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi, Niger, Borno, Gombe, and Adamawa. The prevalence of child marriage in Nigeria was 41.50%. The likelihood of child marriage in Nigeria was high among those currently working (aOR=1.31; 95% CI 1.11 to 1.55) compared with young women who were not working. On the other hand, young women whose partners had secondary education and above (aOR=0.57; 95% CI 0.45 to 0.73) were less likely to report child marriage in Nigeria compared with those whose partners had no education. Conclusions The findings of the study indicate that there are several hotspots in Nigeria that need to be targeted when implementing interventions aimed at eliminating child marriage in the country.

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“…It was captured as a binary variable where those who married aged <18 y were coded as ‘1’ and those who married aged ≥18 y were coded as ‘0’. 13 , 20 , 21 …”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Child marriage has been identified as one of the major causes of high population growth in Nigeria, with an adverse effect on Nigeria's economy. 13 …”

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confidence: 99%

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Spatial distribution and multilevel analysis of factors associated with child marriage in Nigeria

Bolarinwa

Seidu

Tessema

et al. 2022

International Health

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“…In situations of extreme poverty, girls are given into marriage with the parents' expectation of receiving a dowry, often comprised of a considerable amount of money and numerous gifts. Babatunde and others stated that it is a known fact that many poor families marry off their daughters at an early age as a strategy for economic survival; it means one less person to feed, clothe, and educate (Afolabi & Abatan, 2014).…”

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Socioeconomic Arguments in the Discourse on Girl-Child Right to Education in Nigeria

Diriwari

2022

IJSSS

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It is evident that the deprivation of girl-children of their rights is a deeply-rooted phenomenon in societies across the globe that has thwarted all attempts to quell it. This article examines the enduring question of the deprivation of girl-children of their right to formal education in Nigeria. It shows that the right to formal education is deemed a fundamental human right and is thus non-negotiable and inalienable. The article then evaluates the determinants of this deprivation in Nigerian society and demonstrates that economic factors constitute the common denominator. The article also shows that cultural factors and the current COVID-19 pandemic are elements underpinning the perpetuation of the deprivation of girl-children of their right to education. The article demonstrates the destructive effects of the phenomenon on Nigerian society, the imperativeness of modernisation, and how the obligation to comply with international legal standards has placed the country in a complex situation. Its perpetuation in Nigeria has become a matter of great concern for authorities and other stakeholders. Hence, the article concludes that there is a need for a paradigm shift in approaches to the question in terms of law and policy responses.

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Parenting Practices among Mothers in Obubra, Cross River State, Nigeria: An Exploratory Study

Antor O. Ndep,

Emmanuel E. Ugobo,

Margaret I. Akpan

et al. 2022

IHRJ

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INTRODUCTION: More than half of Nigeria’s children under the age of five are at risk of poor development that may be linked to parenting practices. OBJECTIVE: This study explores parenting practices among mothers in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Using a Cross-Sectional descriptive design, focus group discussions were held at three communities in Obubra with mothers aged 18 and older. With a sample size of 19, each FGD lasted about 60-90 minutes. Audio tapes were transcribed and data were analyzed to generate themes. Ethical principles were duly observed. RESULTS: Themes influencing parenting included pre- and post-pregnancy support, social support from female family members, and religious, and cultural practices. Participants attended ante-natal clinics but some gave birth at home or at a Traditional Birth Attendant’s (TBA). Some believed that parenting skills are acquired as a child while observing one’s own mother, and practicing with younger siblings. Others said they acquired parenting skills while parenting their own children. Female family members helped mothers with everyday caregiving responsibilities. Corporal punishment was widely practiced. Other harmful cultural practices such as female genital mutilation were on the decline. CONCLUSION: Culture, religion, and reliance on female family members play a strong role in parenting, presenting both positive and negative attributes. Using appropriate behavioural change theories, evidence can be provided to these support systems to aid mothers to acquire skills and information necessary for positive parenting practices.

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Early Marriage and Its Implications on the Nigerian Economy

Cited by 5 publications

References 5 publications

Spatial distribution and multilevel analysis of factors associated with child marriage in Nigeria

Spatial distribution and multilevel analysis of factors associated with child marriage in Nigeria

Socioeconomic Arguments in the Discourse on Girl-Child Right to Education in Nigeria

Parenting Practices among Mothers in Obubra, Cross River State, Nigeria: An Exploratory Study

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