Early marriage and women's empowerment: the case of child-brides in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women, especially those who marry as children, experience various forms and degrees of exclusion and discrimination. Early marriage is a harmful traditional practice that continues to affect millions around the world. Though it has declined over the years, it is still pervasive in developing countries. In Ethiopia, Amhara National Regional State (or alternatively Amhara region) hosts the largest share of child-brides in the country. This study aimed at assessing the effects of early marriage on its survivors' life conditions - specifically, empowerment and household decision-making - in western Amhara.

Methods

This study employed community-based cross-sectional study design. It adopted mixed method approach - survey, in-depth interview and focus group discussion (

SUBMITTER: Abera M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7734808 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature