Causal effects of education on sexual and reproductive health in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite strong theoretical grounding, important gaps in knowledge remain regarding the degree to which there is a causal relationship between education and sexual and reproductive health, as many claims have been made based on associations alone. Understanding the extent to which these relationships are causal is important both to inform investments in education and health, as well as to understand the mechanisms underlying these relationships.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the evidence for a causal link between education and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in low and middle-income countries. Education indicators included exposure to formal schooling and learning. SRH outcomes included: age at first sex, age at first marriage, age at first pregn

SUBMITTER: Psaki SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6582211 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature