Inequalities in early marriage, childbearing and sexual debut among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, inequalities in ASRH have received less attention than many other public health priority areas, in part due to limited data. In this study, we examine inequalities in key ASRH indicators.

Methods

We analyzed national household surveys from 37 countries in SSA, conducted during 1990-2018, to examine trends and inequalities in adolescent behaviors related to early marriage, childbearing and sexual debut among adolescents using data from respondents 15-24 years. Survival analyses were conducted on each survey to obtain estimates for the ASRH indicators. Multilevel linear regression modelling was used to obtain estimates for 2000 and 2015 in four sub

SUBMITTER: Melesse DY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8210338 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature