Ethiopia young adult survey: A study in seven regions

Abstract

Ethiopia Young Adult Survey | 9 * Percentages may sum to more than 100, as more than one reason possible. * Other includes relative and CSW.

The journey of out-of-school girls in Ethiopia: Examining migration, livelihoods, and HIV

“…In a large study in seven regions of Ethiopia, among urban migrant adolescents, boys' main reasons for migration were schooling (43 percent), paid work (35 percent), and accompanying family moves (25 percent). Girls' migration was motivated by schooling (35 percent), paid work (27 percent), accompanying family moves (19 percent), and moving with a spouse (12 percent) (Erulkar et al 2010). Girls also described moving to escape early marriage, which is probably associated with the lower proportion of female migrants living with parents and family members compared to male migrants (Erulkar et al 2006).…”

Understanding adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health-seeking behaviors in Ethiopia: Implications for youth friendly service programming

“…A study of over 10,000 12-24 year olds in urban and rural areas of seven regions in Ethiopia demonstrated that male and female respondents both considered friendly staff and providers as the most important characteristic of youth friendly services (YFS) followed by low-cost/free services and close proximity to place of residence (Erulkar et al 2010). This study also showed that distance to a health center, private clinic, or hospital could pose as a major barrier to accessing services, especially among rural respondents who took on average over two hours to travel to and from these facilities.…”

Menstrual hygiene management practice and factors affecting it among high school females in Ambo City, Oromia state, Ethiopia, 2018: A cross-sectional mixed method

“…In the Northern part of Ethiopian regions, where child marriage is high, females/girls are considered as ready for marriage or a sexual debut if she started experiencing menses. To escape this, females may hide their menses from their mothers and request teachers for information about menses (20).…”

“…Those females in the age of less than 18 were 84% [95%, AOR: 0.16, CI: 0.05, 0.57] less likely their menstrual hygiene management practice was unsafe. This could be because most of the time younger age groups are more likely to be supported by family compared to their older sisters and older age females are considered as they are already aware of about menses and related issues (20).…”