Levels and trends of adolescent marriage and maternity in West and Central Africa, 1986-2017
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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.11.13001
Abstract: Background The world has made considerable progress in the reduction of adolescent maternity and early marriage. However, this progress has been uneven, with many countries finding themselves far from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in… read more here.
Keywords: marriage maternity; marriage; income; prevalence ... See more keywords
Socio-economic predictors of adolescent marriage and maternity in West and Central Africa between 1986 and 2017
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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.11.13002
Abstract: Background Early marriage and maternity prevalence rates among adolescent girls remain alarmingly high in West and Central Africa (WCA). This study aims to explore the associations between socio-economic factors and the prevalence of early marriage… read more here.
Keywords: marriage maternity; marriage; prevalence; maternity ... See more keywords
Long-term consequences of early marriage and maternity in West and Central Africa: Wealth, education, and fertility
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DOI: 10.7189/jogh.11.13004
Abstract: Objective Early marriage and childbearing have substantial detrimental effects on both, the affected girls and women at the micro level, as well as entire economies on the macro level. West and Central African countries have… read more here.
Keywords: early marriage; marriage maternity; marriage; long term ... See more keywords