Determinants of Burundi fertility differentials: Evidence from the 2016-17 Burundi Demographic and Health Survey.

Abstract Background Although fertility control remains a major priority for the Burundian government and most of its partners, few studies on Burundi’s fertility determinants are available to guide interventions. Our study aims to examine factors influencing Burundi’s fertility differentials using the latest Burundi Demographic and Health Survey data. Results In our weighted sample size of 17,269 women aged 15–49, the total number of children ever born ranged from 0 to 15 children by women with a mean of 2.7 children (Standard deviation = 2.8). Factors such as residence in rural or in Central-Eastern, western and Southern regions, illiteracy/low level of education of both husband and women, women and husband agricultural professions, household poverty, male headed households, previous experience of infant mortality, early marriage and early childbearing, lack of knowledge of any contraceptive methods, non-use of modern contraceptive methods and desire of a large number of children were identified as factors associated with a high fertility rate in Burundi. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that actions aimed at promoting education, especially female education, and improving child survival, women’s socioeconomic status, agriculture mechanization and increasing number and scope of family planning services could help reduce Burundi’s fertility rate.

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Modern contraceptive use among sexually active female adolescent: Trends and determinants insight from National Demographic and health survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-34459/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Alemi Kebede ◽

Sena Belina ◽

Yonas Biratu ◽

Ayantu Kebede

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Girls ◽

Health Survey ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Female Adolescent ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Sexually Active ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Modern Contraceptive Use

Abstract Background The sexual and reproductive health of young people is a global priority. Access to sexual and reproductive health information and services will determine, the burden of adolescent pregnancies and unwanted pregnancies. Teenage pregnancy that has profound effects on the health and wellbeing of young women across their life course is a burning public health and a demographic challenge in Ethiopia. Contraceptive use allows girls to postpone motherhood and space births. However, little is known about the trends in contraceptive use and its determinant among girls aged 15 to 19 in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was designed to identify factors associated with modern contraceptive methods use among sexually active adolescent girls in Ethiopia. Methods Four Ethiopian demographic and health survey data were used to examine trends of contraceptive methods use among sexually active adolescent girls. To identify factors associated with contraceptive use, the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data was used. The data was accessed from the demographic and health survey program data base and data for sexually active adolescent girls were extracted. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 21. Data were weighted for analysis. Descriptive analysis was used to describe independent variables of the study participants. And design effect was considered during analysis. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with contraceptive use. Results Modern contraceptive use increased significantly from 5.9% in 2000 to 39.3% in 2016. The odds of contraceptive use were lower among female adolescent who had no education (AOR: .038; 95%CI: (.007 to 0.216), primary education (AOR: 0.112; 95%CI: 0.026 to 0.483). But the odds of contraceptive methods use were higher among adolescent living in rich wealth status AOR: 5.131; 95%CI: (1.795 to 14.669) and those told about family planning during their health facility visit (A0R: 3.700; 95%CI: 1.517 to 9.020) Conclusion Modern contraceptive use increased significantly among sexually active adolescent girls in Ethiopia. Wealth index, education, told about family planning during their health facility visit and partner occupation were factors associated with contraceptive use. Improving economic and educational status of young women may help improve contraceptive use in Ethiopia.

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Four out of ten married women utilized modern contraceptive method in Ethiopia: A Multilevel analysis of the 2019 Ethiopia mini demographic and health survey

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0262431 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. e0262431

Author(s):

Sewunet Sako Shagaro ◽

Teshale Fikadu Gebabo ◽

Be’emnet Tekabe Mulugeta

Keyword(s):

Health Survey ◽

Contraceptive Method ◽

Married Women ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Modern Contraceptive Method ◽

Contraceptive Utilization

Background Modern contraceptive method is a product or medical procedure that interferes with reproduction from acts of sexual intercourse. Globally in 2019, 44% of women of reproductive age were using a modern method of contraception but it was 29% in sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, the main aim of this analysis was to assess the prevalence of modern contraceptive utilization and associated factors among married women in Ethiopia. Method The current study used the 2019 Ethiopia mini demographic and health survey dataset. Both descriptive and multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression analysis were done using STATA version 14. A p-value of less than 0.05 and an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval were used to report statistically significant factors with modern contraceptive utilization. Result The overall modern contraceptive utilization among married women in Ethiopia was 38.7% (95% CI: 37.3% to 40.0%). Among the modern contraceptive methods, injectables were the most widely utilized modern contraceptive method (22.82%) followed by implants (9.65%) and pills (2.71%). Maternal age, educational level, wealth index, number of living children, number of births in the last three years, number of under 5 children in the household, religion, and geographic region were independent predictors of modern contraceptive utilization. Conclusion In the current study only four out of ten married non-pregnant women of reproductive age utilized modern contraceptive methods. Furthermore, the study has identified both individual and community-level factors that can affect the utilization of modern contraceptive methods by married women in the country. Therefore, concerned bodies need to improve access to reproductive health services, empower women through community-based approaches, and minimize region wise discrepancy to optimize the utilization.

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Factors Determining First Birth Age at East Jawa Province

International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering - 2 ◽

10.35940/ijrte.c1065.1183s319 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3S3) ◽

pp. 274-279

Keyword(s):

Health Survey ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Teenage Pregnancy ◽

Fertility Rate ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Early Marriage ◽

First Birth ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Contraceptive Devices ◽

Marital Sex

Findings of the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS), 2017 demonstrate that the women’s age of first birth in East Jawa is at the 8th highest after Provinsi D.I. Yogyakarta, Kepulauan Riau, Banten, Aceh, Sumatera Utara, Nusa Tenggara Timur and Jawa Tengah. This is attributed to pre-marital sex, early marriage and teenage marriages. Teenage pregnancy poses medical risks compared to adult pregnancy. Income and ability to provide medical care for baby has influenced fertility rate. The higher the income, the lower the fertility rate. Education and fertility rate is also negative, whereby the higher the education level of a woman, the age of first birth increases. This study looks at the demographic and socio-economic factors that influence age of first birth. The cohort age of the women studied are 15-24 years and residing at East Jawa. Quantitative and cross-sectional data analysis method is used to analyse the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey of 2017. Statistics tests were run to produce frequencies, descriptive and inferential analysis. Findings show that first birth age is at 19.36 years, divorced, have 2-3 children and age of first sex is 14 years, primary educated, unemployed, poor, living in rural area and never migrated. Policy implication of this study are (a) acceleration and spread of information on "Reproductive Health" for adolescents, especially in the targeted areas of "Family Planning Kampong" in rural areas, (b) improve friendly service to invite young married women to use contraceptive devices, (c) increase and disseminate information through new entrepreneurial groups to adolescents in poor region.

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Uptake of Modern Contraceptive Methods among Burundian Women and Associated Factors: Analysis of Demographic and Health Survey Data, Burundi 2016–2017

East African Health Research Journal ◽

10.24248/eahrj.v5i1.653 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 75-81

Author(s):

Edouard Nkunzimana ◽

Mu’awiyyah Sufiyan Babale ◽

Adolphe Ndoreraho ◽

Joseph Nyandwi

Keyword(s):

Health Survey ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Religious Leaders ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Analysis ◽

Method Factors

Background: Globally in 2017, Burundi was the 9th country with the highest population growth rate of 3.2% and a fertility rate of 5.5 children per woman. This probably suggested low uptake of Modern Contraceptive methods (MCM) in the country. Our analysis investigated factors associated with low uptake of MCM among women of reproductive age in Burundi. Methods: Cross sectional data of non-pregnant women aged 15-49 years was extracted from the Burundi Demographic and Health Survey (2016-2017). We analysed the data at univariate, bivariate and multivariate levels to assess factors influencing MCM uptake among these women using Epi-Info 7.2.2.6. Results: Of the 9,945 women, 2,372 (23.8%) were using MCM. Ngozi province had the highest prevalence of MCM users [284/691(37.7%)]. The most used MCM among respondents was injectable contraceptive (48.3%). As respondent’s age increases, the odds of using MCM decreases; 20-24 years (aOR=0.9, 95% CI [0.6-1.2]), 30-34 years (aOR=0.8, 95% CI [0.5-1.0]), 35-39 years (aOR=0.7, 95% CI [0.5-0.9]), 40-44 years (aOR=0.5, 95% CI [0.5-0.9]) and 45-49 years (aOR=0.4, 95% CI [0.2-0.5]) compared with those in the age group 15-19 years. Muslims (aOR=1.5, 95% CI [1.2-1.9]) and Jehovah witnesses (aOR=3.1, 95% CI [1.7-6.5]) were more likely to use MCM than Catholics. Conclusion: The prevalence of MCM remains low among women of reproductive age in Burundi, with injectables being the most used method. Factors such as respondent’s age and religion were significantly associated with MCM use. Enhanced access to family planning information and services targeting women who are 30 years or more and engaging religious leaders for their active participation is recommended.

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Non-use of Contraceptive Methods Among Married: Analysis of the 2018 Guinea Demographic and Health Survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-80086/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sidikiba Sidibe ◽

Bienvenu Salim Camara ◽

Nafissatou Dioubaté ◽

Fassou Mathias Grovogui ◽

Alexandre Delamou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Survey ◽

Contraceptive Method ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Community Perception ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

Modern Contraceptive Method ◽

Tests Of Association ◽

Modern Contraceptive Use

Abstract Background: Modern contraceptive prevalence in Guinea was low in 2018. This study aimed to examine current modern contraceptive non-use among 1086 married women in Guinea who have used a contraceptive method. Methods: We used the dataset of the 2018 Guinea Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). The analysis included descriptive statistics, tests of association, and logistic regression of women who are not currently using modern contraceptive methods among ever users. Results: Among the sampled women, 454 (42%) did not use modern contraceptive methods. Three out of five non-users made the decision to not use contraceptives. The factors associated with modern contraceptive non-use included living in the administrative regions of Boké (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.87; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.46–5.56) and Mamou (AOR: 3.56; 95% CI: 1.38–9.19); age 25–29 years (AOR: 2.80; 95% CI: 1.25–6.30), 30–34 years (AOR: 3.10; 95% CI: 1.31–7.38), and 45–49 years (AOR: 3.49; 95% CI: 1.22–10.00); and husband’s desire for more children (AOR: 1.58; 95% CI: 1.02–2.46). Conclusions: Interventions that focus on contraceptive non-users among ever users who are currently not using any modern contraceptive method could lead to the resumption of modern contraceptive use among these women. Furthermore, community-level family planning interventions such as male or couple sensitisation or men’s involvement in reproductive issues could improve community perception about contraception and women’s rights for reproductive health.

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Association between media exposure and family planning in Myanmar and Philippines: evidence from nationally representative survey data

Contraception and Reproductive Medicine ◽

10.1186/s40834-021-00154-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Pranta Das ◽

Nandeeta Samad ◽

Hasan Al Banna ◽

Temitayo Eniola Sodunke ◽

John Elvis Hagan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Mass Media ◽

Health Survey ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Media Exposure ◽

The Philippines ◽

Education Level ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Mass Media Exposure

Abstract Background Although women in South Asia and South-east Asia have developed their knowledge regarding modern contraceptive and other family planning techniques, limited information exists on the influence of mass media exposure on the utilization of contraceptives and family planning. The current study examined the association between media exposure and family planning in Myanmar and Philippines. Methods The study analyzed data from the 2017 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) and 2015–16 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS). Three family planning indicators were considered in this study (i.e., contraceptive use, demand satisfied regarding family planning and unmet need for family planning). A binary logistic regression model was fitted to see the effect of media exposure on each family planning indicator in the presence of covariates such as age group, residence, education level, partner education level, socio-economic status, number of living children, age at first marriage, and working status. Results The prevalence of contraception use was 57.2% in the Philippines and 55.7% in Myanmar. The prevalence of demand satisfied regarding family planning was 70.5 and 67.1% in the Philippines and Myanmar respectively. Unmet need regarding family planning was 16.6% and 19.9% in the Philippines and Myanmar respectively. After adjusting for the covariates, the results showed that women who were exposed to media were more likely to use contraception in Philippines (aOR = 2.24, 95% CI = 1.42–3.54) and Myanmar (aOR 1.39, 95% CI = 1.15–1.67). Media exposure also had a significant positive effect on demand satisfaction regarding family planning in the Philippines (aOR = 2.19, 95% CI = 1.42–3.37) and Myanmar (aOR = 1.34, 95% CI = 1.09–1.64). However, there was no significant association between media exposure and unmet need in both countries. Conclusions The study established a strong association between mass media exposure and the use and demand satisfaction for family planning among married and cohabiting women in Philippines and Myanmar. Using mass media exposure (e.g., local radio, television- electronic; newspapers) to increase both access and usage of contraceptives as well as other family planning methods in these countries could be pivotal towards the attainment of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) of improving maternal health.

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Determinants of Consistent Condom Use Among Filipino Women: Results From the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-845987/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Veincent Christian F. Pepito ◽

Arianna Maever L. Amit ◽

Clinton S. Tang ◽

Ryan Gabriel C. Molen ◽

Luis Miguel B. Co ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Condom Use ◽

Sexual Intercourse ◽

Health Survey ◽

The Philippines ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Consistent Condom ◽

High Fertility ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Consistent Condom Use ◽

Education Campaigns

Abstract Background: Consistent condom use had been perennially low in the Philippines, despite being a tested and proven public health intervention to prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Considering the high fertility rate, teenage pregnancy rate, and the rapidly increasing incidence of HIV in the country, we identify the determinants of consistent condom use in the country. Methods: We used data from the individual recode of the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey. We used logistic regression for survey data to identify factors associated with consistent condom use. Results: Out of 25,074 respondents, only 261 (1.13%) have used condoms consistently with their most recent partner. Reach of information and education campaigns on contraceptive use via different media ranged from 62% via television to 7% via SMS. After adjusting for confounders, those who were able to ask their partners to use condoms during sexual intercourse has 6.10 times (adjusted odds ratio: 6.10; 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI): 2.00. 18.61) odds of consistent condom use than those who were unable to ask their partners to use condoms during sexual intercourse. Meanwhile, HIV knowledge (aOR: 1.17; 95% CI: 0.99, 1.39), hearing about contraception in television (aOR: 1.54; 95% CI: 0.99, 2.39), age (aOR: 0.98; 95% CI: 0.95, 1.00), and number of children (aOR: 1.09; 95% CI: 0.98, 1.20) have borderline significant associations with consistent condom use. Conclusions: The low percentage of those who use condoms consistently, together with the low reach of information and education campaigns highlight the need to further intensify information and education campaigns to promote consistent condom use. Interventions to improve sexual agency and promote HIV knowledge should be implemented to address the burden of unwanted pregnancies and HIV in the Philippines.

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Determinants Associated with Discontinuation of Modern Contraceptive in East Kalimantan: a Further Analysis of Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2017

Global Medical & Health Communication (GMHC) ◽

10.29313/gmhc.v8i2.5426 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ike Anggraeni ◽

Annisa Nurrachmawati ◽

Winardi Winardi ◽

Hasmawati Hasmawati ◽

Dewi Endah Ramadhani

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Health Survey ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Entertainment Education ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

East Kalimantan ◽

Modern Contraceptives

The national family planning program in East Kalimantan needs to achieve a larger target on modern contraceptives. Despite the fertility decline, this program still facing increasing discontinuation rates. A better understanding of the factors behind the discontinuation of a modern method would help in improving programs. This study aims to analyze the determinants of discontinuation of modern contraceptive use. This was a cross-sectional study, the dataset came from Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey 2017 of East Kalimantan Province. The sample is all couples of childbearing age between 10–49 years with marital status who have used and are still using contraception (408 samples). Descriptive analyses were used to assess the reasons for discontinuation. Multiple logistic regression was used to estimate the likelihood of discontinuation by demographic characteristics and others. The proportion of respondents who continue using modern contraceptives was 51%, against 49% discontinuation. The reasons for discontinuation were the husband’s disapproval (31%) and health problems related to side effects (26.5%). In the multivariate analysis showed maternal age, women who live in urban areas, and women with birth planning near the future will have an opportunity to discontinue in modern contraceptives. It concluded that there is still high modern contraceptive discontinuation in East Kalimantan, therefore it needed for disseminating information through entertainment-education in social media, health workers better counseling services from also better tools, and include the male participation in family planning counseling. DETERMINAN YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PUTUS PAKAI KONTRASEPSI MODERN DI KALIMANTAN TIMUR: ANALISIS LANJUT SURVEI DEMOGRAFI DAN KESEHATAN INDONESIA 2017Program keluarga berencana nasional di Kalimantan Timur perlu mencapai target yang lebih baik dalam penggunaan kontrasepsi modern. Meskipun terdapat penurunan fertilitas, namun program keluarga berencana masih menghadapi peningkatan angka putus pakai. Pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang faktor-faktor di balik putus pakai metode kontrasepsi modern akan membantu meningkatkan program. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis faktor-faktor penentu putus pakai penggunaan kontrasepsi modern. Desain penelitian ini adalah cross-sectional, set data berasal dari Survei Demografi Kesehatan Indonesia 2017 untuk Provinsi Kalimantan Timur. Sampel adalah semua pasangan usia subur berusia 10–49 tahun dengan status perkawinan baik bagi yang pernah menggunakan dan masih menggunakan kontrasepsi, yaitu 408 sampel. Analisis deskriptif digunakan untuk menilai alasan putus pakai. Regresi logistik berganda digunakan untuk memperkirakan kemungkinan putus pakai berdasar atas karakteristik demografis dan lainnya. Proporsi responden yang masih terus menggunakan kontrasepsi modern adalah 51% dibanding dengan 49% putus pakai. Alasan penghentian adalah ketidaksetujuan suami (31%) dan masalah kesehatan yang berkaitan dengan efek samping (26,5%). Dalam analisis multivariat menunjukkan usia ibu, wanita yang tinggal di daerah perkotaan, dan wanita dengan perencanaan kelahiran dalam waktu dekat akan memiliki kesempatan untuk berhenti menggunakan kontrasepsi modern. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kejadian putus pakai kontrasepsi modern masih tinggi di Kalimantan Timur, oleh karena itu diperlukan diseminasi informasi melalui entertainment-education dalam sosial media, layanan konseling dari petugas kesehatan, serta alat bantu konseling yang lebih baik dan juga keikutsertaan pria dalam proses konseling.

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Examining the Determinants of Contraceptive Use in Northern Nigeria

10.21203/rs.3.rs-71531/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Natasha M Aduloju-Ajijola ◽

Omokhudu Idogho ◽

Farouk Yusuf ◽

Fatima Muhammed ◽

Jennifer Anyanti

Keyword(s):

Health Survey ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Modern Contraceptive ◽

Northern Nigeria ◽

Fertility Rates ◽

Modern Contraceptive Method ◽

Northern Regions ◽

Radio Programs

Abstract Background: The Northern part of Nigeria, has higher rates of child marriage, lower levels of contraceptive use, lower rates of antenatal care, fewer births delivered in a health facility, and higher total fertility rates and adolescent fertility rates than Southern regions. The purpose of this study is to identify predictors of current and intentions to use contraception, among young women of Northern Nigeria. Methods: The data analyzed in this study are from 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, part of the Demographic and Health Survey by USAID. Results: Participants (N = 10066) ranged in age from 15 to 24 (mean = 19, sd = 2.76) from the three northern regions of Nigeria, primarily lived in rural areas (68.7%, n = 7107). We found that, 83.3 percent of the sample had heard of modern contraceptive methods, though only 3.6 (n = 357.2) were currently using a modern contraceptive method, and 43.4 (n = 4286.4) intended to use them. Conclusion: The primary predictors of contraceptive use include literacy, wealth, educational levels, being the decision maker regarding contraceptives, age of first sex, wanting more children, and decisional autonomy in the home. Since the literacy is low, interventions should utilize pictures and radio programs, traditional and religious leaders, and incorporate men.

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Spatial distribution and associated factors’ of Early Marriage among Reproductive age women in Ethiopia: A Secondary Data Analysis of Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016.

10.21203/rs.2.23055/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zemenu Tessema Tadesse

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Health Survey ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Scan Statistics ◽

Early Marriage ◽

P Value ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Reproductive Age Women

Abstract Background Besides, the presence of national law, the country has to set up its own mid-term and long term goals to bring about a significant reduction in child marriages in Ethiopia. To achieve this, determining the spatial pattern of early marriage and factors associated is important for government, other concerned bodies, program implementers and policy developers to end up early childhood marriage. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the spatial patterns and associated factors of Early marriage among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Methods This study analyzed retrospectively a cross-sectional data on a weighted sample of 11,646 women aged 15-49 years after requesting from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 via the link www.measuredhs.com . ArcGIS version 10.7 software was used to visualize spatial distribution for Early marriage. The Bernoulli model was applied using Kilduff SaTScan version 9.6 software to identify significant purely spatial clusters for Early marriage in Ethiopia multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with early marriage. Finally, variables with a p-value<0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results In this analysis, about 62.8% (95%CI: 61.9, 63.74%) of the study participants were married before they reached 18 years. The overall median age at first marriage was 17.1 with IQR 5 years. The high clustering of early marriage was located in Amhara, Afar, and Gambella Regions. In spatial Scan statistics 87 clusters (RR = 1.28, P-value < 0.001) significant primary clusters were identified. The associated factors of early marriage were lesser among women’s attending primary (AOR=0.60; 95%CI: 0.51, 0.71), secondary (AOR=0.19; 95%CI: 0.13, 0.26) and tertiary education (AOR=0.11; 95%CI: 0.07, 0.18). Similarly, women found in Addis Ababa were at a lesser risk of early marriage compared to other regions of the country. Conclusion Marriage below age 18 was high in Ethiopia. High-risk area of early marriage was located in Amhara, Afar, and Gambella and special attention should be given for identified risk areas. Therefore, providing educational opportunities to young girls was important in addition to inhibiting the marriage of girls under 18 years.

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