Adolescent girls trapped in early marriage social norm in rural Ethiopia: A vignette-based qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early marriage is not uncommon in Ethiopia, particularly for adolescent girls in rural settings. Social norms are among the factors believed to perpetuate early marriage practices. This qualitative study explores social norms surrounding adolescent girls' marriage practices in West Hararghe, Ethiopia.

Methods

This study used the qualitative inquiry method to explore social norms in rural Ethiopia. Focus group discussions were conducted with purposively sampled married and unmarried adolescent girls, adolescent boys, and parents. A total of 158 individuals participated in the study, comprising 95 adolescents and 63 parents. Data were collected using locally developed vignettes. A thematic framework analysis approach using the Social Norms Analysis Plot (SNAP) was e

SUBMITTER: Tewahido D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8853576 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature