scholarly journals Knowledge Attitude and Practices (KAP) towards child marriage among married women residing in Nandyal - A Qualitative study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (09) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
B. Sumalatha ◽  
M.A.Mushtaq Pasha ◽  
Afsar Fatima ◽  
Isaac Ebenezer ◽  
D.Surendra babu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Child Marriage

scholarly journals In-depth examination of issues surrounding the reasons for child marriage in Kelantan, Malaysia: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e027377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayako Kohno ◽  
Maznah Dahlui ◽  
Nik Daliana Nik Farid ◽  
Siti Hawa Ali ◽  
Takeo Nakayama
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Social Ecological Model ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Community Leader ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
Social Ecological

ObjectiveTo examine individual, familial, community and societal issues surrounding the reasons for child marriage in Kelantan, Malaysia.DesignQualitative study by means of semistructured interviews with women and key informants, using social-ecological model as a conceptual framework.SettingInterviews were conducted in Kota Bharu district, Kelantan, a northeast state in Peninsular Malaysia.ParticipantsEighteen women of reproductive age (18 to 44 years old) that experienced their first marriage below the age of 18, as well as five key informants, consisting of a government officer, a community leader, an officer from religious department and two mothers. The women were recruited from a reproductive health clinic. The key informants who had specialised knowledge related to child marriage were selectively chosen.ResultsThree themes emerged that aligned with the social-ecological model: immaturity in decision-making, family poverty and religious and cultural norms.ConclusionsThe findings imply that sex education and awareness-building activities regarding the consequences of child marriage must be implemented to eradicate child marriage in Malaysia. Such implementation must be coordinated as a team-based approach involving experts in such fields as law, religion, psychology, social-welfare and public health. In order to increase the awareness of child marriage consequences, the target for awareness must extend not only to the adolescent girls and their families, but also to the community and society at large by clearly communicating the negative consequences of and addressing the drivers for child marriage.

Child marriage and its impact on fertility and fertility-related outcomes in South Asian countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 026858092096131
Author(s):  
SM Mostafa Kamal ◽  
Efehan Ulas
Keyword(s):  
South Asia ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Pregnancy Termination ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
High Fertility ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Unit Of Analysis ◽  
Modern Contraceptive Method

Although South Asia (SA) is reported as a home of child marriage, the association of child marriage with fertility and fertility-related outcomes in this region is poorly explored. The most recent data of the Demographic and Health Survey of six SA countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal and Pakistan – have been used in this article. The unit of analysis is 584,213 currently married women aged 20–49. The outcomes of interest are fertility and fertility-outcomes. Quantitatively important and reliable estimates were obtained from the statistical analyses. The results are presented by odds ratios with 95% CIs. Findings reveal that, overall, 42.1% of the respondents were married-off before age 18. The prevalence of child marriage was lowest in the Maldives and highest in Bangladesh at 20.5% and 74.4% respectively. The likelihood of early childbirth and repeated childbirth were significantly ( p < 0.001) lower and that for high fertility, unintended pregnancy, lifetime pregnancy termination and use of a modern contraceptive method was significantly higher in the child married women compared to their adult married counterparts. Reforms should aim to have more girls remain in schooling for both personal and overall societal development and also to reduce adverse reproductive outcomes caused by child marriage.

Behind closed doors: A qualitative study of sexual behaviour of married women in Bangladesh

2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Khan ◽  
John W. Townsend ◽  
Shampa D'Costa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Married Women

scholarly journals Child Marriage and Physical Violence: Results from a Nationally Representative Study in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Ramesh Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Violence ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
Age At Marriage ◽  
Representative Study ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Minimum Age

Child marriage is a significant public health concern especially in developing countries. This study examines the prevalence and factors influencing the physical violence among married women in Nepal. More specifically, this paper aims to investigate whether child marriage has an effect on married women’s experience of physical violence by their husbands. Data were drawn from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, 2016, involving currently married women aged 15–49 years who had participated in the domestic violence module (n=3447). Weighted percentages were calculated to examine the age at marriage for experiencing physical violence from their husband. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to assess risk factors of physical violence due to child and early marriage. After controlling individual, household and community characteristics, this study found that lower age at marriage had increased odds of women experiencing physical violence by their husband. It is found that women who got married at less than 15 years, 15-17 years, 18-19 years were 2.3 times (adjusted OR=2.33), 1.68 times (adjusted OR=1.68) and 1.64 times (adjusted OR=1.64) respectively more likely to experience violence by their husbands than those who got married at the age of 20 years or later. Child and early marriage puts women at increased risk of physical and sexual violence. Government agencies need to strictly enforce existing law on the minimum age at marriage to reduce violence from their husband and increase quality of life of women and family.Journal of Health Promotion Vol.6 2008, p.49-59

scholarly journals Barriers and Facilitators to Modern Contraception Among Married Women in Conflict Affected Town of Mogadishu, Somalia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdi Gele ◽  
Mary Shrestha ◽  
Fathia Khalif ◽  
Samera Qureshi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Maternal Mortality Ratio ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Modern Contraception ◽  
Contraception Use ◽  
Somali Women

Abstract Background - With a maternal mortality ratio of 692 per 100,000 live births and modern contraception prevalence of 1%, understanding factors hindering Somali women from using modern contraception is key to developing and implementing locally adopted public health responses. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore barriers and facilitators to the use of modern contraception among married women in Mogadishu. Methods - We conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 21 married women aged >18 years, living in different neighborhoods in Mogadishu between July—December 2018. We recruited the participants using a convenience sampling method. We used thematic analysis and adapted ecological model as a framework for the synthesis.Results – The findings show that systemic, individual and socio-cultural barriers hinder women’s ability to access modern contraception. Barriers identified by this study include: Health communication messages and contraceptive information provided by health providers, prevalent religious fallacies among women and fear of permanent infertility upon modern contraception. Conclusion - Training health providers in the principles of modern contraception, in addition to the medical ethics that govern their responsibility to provide correct and relevant information to their patients, is vital for increasing modern contraception use among Somali women. The findings of this study may be used for designing public health interventions that promote acceptance and the use of modern contraception among both women and men in Somalia.

scholarly journals Raising Awareness for Gender Equality in Hindu Marriage

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Maryam Kaydani
Keyword(s):  
Social Institution ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Child Marriage ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Indian States ◽  
Age At Marriage ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Commercial Exchange ◽  
Minimum Age ◽  
Depth Interviews

The Hindu marriage has been one of the controversial issues among activities. Marriage in Hindu community is considered as holy and very significant social institution. In real, it is a commercial exchange and at large a marketplace populated by high demanding groom family. The paper aims to give a comprehensive account of problems that Hindu girls encounter during their marriage and within their marriage life. Apparently, Hindu marriage is between two families rather two people. More or less girls have no right to object. As a result girls mostly get married at earliest opportunity and they are forced into relationship as such most of marriage is based on parent’s decision rather than mutuality of sentiment or emotional attachment. Therefore, prepubescent girls are often oppressed by bridegroom and his family members. In this sort of relationship, girls are financially dependent which develop their suppression. Data for this paper has drawn from in-depth interviews conducted with 120 married women of aged 12-20 years living in two Indian states who got married since 2005. Participants were randomly selected for interview if the woman was married before the ages of 15 years. Findings underscore the need to raise awareness of the negative outcomes of child marriage and to build support among girls and their families for delaying marriage, to enforce existing laws on the minimum age at marriage and to encourage other authorities to support young women in negotiating with their parents to delay marriage and eliminate child marriage.

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