Exploring determinants of early marriage among women in Bangladesh: A multilevel analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early marriage, defined as marriage under the age of 18, is widely recognized as a human rights violation with deleterious consequences on women's health and well-being. It persists as a significant global public health issue, predominantly being practiced in South Asian countries. In Countries like Bangladesh, this practice contributes to an increase in early pregnancies among women of reproductive age, further exacerbating adverse maternal and child health outcomes. While certain predictors of early marriage are recognized, additional investigation is warranted due to diverse socio-economic and demographic circumstances. This study, therefore, aimed to identify the prevalence and determinants of early marriage among women in Bangladesh.

Methods

This study incl

SUBMITTER: Rashid MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11524466 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature