Exploring the Consequences of Early Marriage: A Conventional Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Early marriage is one of the most important social issues for young women and can have many consequences. The present study aimed to explore the consequences of early marriage among Kurdish women in western Iran who were married under the age of 18. This qualitative study was conducted with the approach of conventional content analysis. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 30 women selected by purposeful sampling. Data analysis was performed using Graneheim and Lundman's method. A total of 389 codes, 12 subcategories, 4 sub-categories, and 2 main categories were extracted from the data analysis. Negative consequences of early marriage include: 1-physical and psychological problems (high-risk pregnancy and childbirth, physical illnesses, depression, and emotional

SUBMITTER: Yoosefi Lebni J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123900 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature