Spatial Distribution and Determinants of Early Marriage among Married Women in Ethiopia: A spatial and Multilevel Analysis

Alem, Adugnaw Zeleke; Yeshaw, Yigizie; Kebede, Sewnet Adem; Liyew, Alemneh Mekuriaw; Tesema, Getayeneh Antehunegn; Agegnehu, Chilot Desta; Teshale, Achamyeleh Birhanu

doi:10.1186/s12905-020-01070-x

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“…This result was consistent with an outcome from another investigation [16]. Regional variations might be in uenced speci cally by civilizations, traditions, religious beliefs, industrialization, and ineffective early marriage prevention initiatives in different locations [41].…”

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Exploring Determinants of Early Marriage among Women in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Analysis

Rashid

Al-Amin

Rahman

et al. 2023

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Background: Early marriage is considered a global problem both in developed and developing countries because it deprives women of their basic human rights. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and determinants of early marriage among women in Bangladesh. Methods: We used the most recent Bangladesh Demography and Health Survey 2017-18 data. This study analyzed a weighted sample of 20,127 reproductive-aged women. The significant factors related to early marriage were identified using the multilevel logistic regression method. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to explain the significant factors. Results: Our findings showed that women’s age, education, place of residence, division, wealth index and religion had a substantial effect on early marriage. However, it can be concluded that women with higher educational status (OR= 0.07, 95% CI= 0.06-0.08) and rich household families (OR= 0.89, 95% CI= 0.80-0.99) had a lower chance of engaging in early marriage than women with no education and poor household families. Conclusion: The prevalence of early marriage is still high in Bangladesh. The study recommended that attention to women’s education, place of residence, regions, wealth index and religion might help to reduce early marriage in Bangladesh.

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Exploring Determinants of Early Marriage among Women in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Analysis

Rashid

Al-Amin

Rahman

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“…The study used eleven independent variables, these independent variables including age, residence, educational level, age at first marriage, religion, region, wealth index, occupation, ideal number of children, number of living children and use of contraceptives. These variables were considered because of their statistically significant relationships with desire for more children in previous studies [1,11,13]. Details of how each of these variables were coded can be found in Table 1.…”

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“…Distal determinants, on the other hand, are socio-cultural factors that consist of socio-economic, and demographic factors that affect fertility indirectly by affecting bio-behavioral constraints. In addition, the fertility transition in Ethiopia shows that although family planning programs have been effective in accelerating the decline in fertility rates, fertility behaviors should be considered in the analysis of fertility trends [11]. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the determinants of the desire for more children among women in Ethiopia using Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) 2016 data.…”

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Determinants of desire for more children among women in Ethiopia

Muluneh

Moyehodie

2021

BMC Women's Health

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Background Desire for more children has an impact on couple’s fertility behaviors. It can be a precursor of actual fertility performance. However, the desire for more children is declining over time in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to identifying the determinants of the desire for more children among women in Ethiopia. Methods The 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data were used for the analysis. The sample consisted of 15,683 women. The binary logistic regression model was used to assess the determinants of desire for more children among women in Ethiopia. The results are presented as crude odds ratios (COR) and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) together with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals. Results No education (having no formal education) (AOR = 1.85, 95% CI 1.61–2.13), attained primary education (AOR = 1.62, 95% CI 1.43–1.83), age at first marriage 10–19 years (AOR = 1.80, 95% CI 1.27–2.54), Orthodox religion (AOR = 1.48, 95% CI 1.01–2.19), Catholic religion (AOR = 2.15, 95% CI 1.17–3.97), Muslim religion (AOR = 1.70, 95% CI 1.15–2.50), living in Amhara (AOR = 1.45, 95% CI 1.18–1.78), Oromia (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI 1.73–2.54), Benishangul (AOR = 1.17, 95% CI 1.01–1.45), SNNPR (AOR = 1.30, 95% CI 1.05–1.60), Gambela (AOR = 1.25, 95% CI 1.02–1.57), Harari (AOR = 2.24, 95% CI 1.82–2.76), ideal number of children four or fewer (AOR = 0.47, 95% CI 0.42–0.53), number of living children four or fewer (AOR = 2.12, 95% CI 1.90–2.37), and not use of contraceptives (AOR = 1.51, 95% CI 1.35–1.68) were associated with a higher desire for more children. Conclusion This finding showed that the age of women, educational level, age at first marriage, religion, region, occupation, ideal number of children, number of living children, and use of contraceptives were significant determinants of desire for more children. Therefore, it is important to adopt programs to encourage the desire for more children, implement policies in an attempt to increase the total fertility rate in Ethiopia ought to critically consider these factors. Moreover, continuous education and knowledge on reproductive health will help for better fertility behaviour for the women.

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“…In Ethiopia, the largest reported prevalence of child marriage was 44.8%, and 48.7% [ 13 , 14 ]. Early marriage is commonly reported in Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions [ 15 ]. The prevalence of marriage for girls aged 10–14 and 15–18 was 15.2% and 32.3%, respectively, in East Hararge Zone, indicating that both proportions were the highest in Oromia region for both groups [ 16 ].…”

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Prevalence of child marriage and associated factors among reproductive age women in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia, 2022: a community-based study

Lami,

Negash,

Eyeberu

et al. 2023

BMC Women's Health

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Introduction Child marriage is a union before the age of 18 and a violation of human right. Around 21% of young women in the world married before reaching the age of 18. Every year, 10 million girls under the age of 18 are married. Child marriage causes lifetime suffering, and its abolition was one component of the Sustainable Development Goal to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls. However; abolition of child marriage by 2030 will not happen because its prevalence in the community has remained stable. Objective To assess the prevalence of child marriage and its associated factors among reproductive-age women from March 7 to April 5, 2022 in Harari Regional State, eastern Ethiopia. Methods Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 7 to April 5, 2022 among the reproductive age group in the Harari Region state, Eastern Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling technique was used to find study participants. Data were obtained by face-to-face interview using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, input into EpiData version 3.1 and analyzed using Stata version 16. The proportion with 95% confidence interval (CI) and the summery measure were used to report the prevalence. A multivariable logistic regression analysis model was used to examine associated factors, and the results were provided as an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval. Result In this study 986 were responded to the interview, making response rate of 99.6%. The median age of study participants was 22 years. The prevalence of child marriage was 33.7% [95% CI: 30.8–36.7] in this study. Being a Muslim (AOR = 2.30, 95% CI = 1.26, 4.19), diploma or higher level of education (AOR = 0.26, 95%CI = .10, 0.70), rural residence (AOR = 5.39, 95% CI = 3.71, 7.82), a marriage arranged by others (AOR = 2.68, 95% CI = 1.49, 4.82) and not knowing legal age of marriage (AOR = 4.49, 95% CI = 2.57, 7.85) were significantly associated with child marriage. Conclusion According to this report, nearly one out of every three women engages in child marriage. The practice was more common among those with lower educational attainment, those who lived in rural areas, people who were unaware of the legal age of marriage, and those whose engagement was decided by others. Focusing on strategies that allow for intervention in these factors is beneficial in ending child marriage, which has a direct and indirect impact on women's health and educational achievement.

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Spatial Distribution and Determinants of Early Marriage among Married Women in Ethiopia: A spatial and Multilevel Analysis

Cited by 19 publications

References 23 publications

Exploring Determinants of Early Marriage among Women in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Analysis

Exploring Determinants of Early Marriage among Women in Bangladesh: A Multilevel Analysis

Determinants of desire for more children among women in Ethiopia

Prevalence of child marriage and associated factors among reproductive age women in Harari regional state, eastern Ethiopia, 2022: a community-based study

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