Early marriage in Ethiopia : Causes and health consequences

  • Alemu B
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Abstract

Advocates for gender equality and the abandonment of harmful traditional practices (HTPs) argue that early marriage is one of the most harmful practices as it usually denies girls educational opportunities, leads to poverty and economic insecurity and has a serious negative impact on their health and decision-making capacities. It also reinforces other forms of gender-based violence and problems. 1 Early marriage is mostly common in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. It is rampant in Ethiopia, although prevalence varies from one region to another. At the national level, 62% of Ethiopian women aged 20-49 get married before the age of 18.

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Alemu, B. (2006). Early marriage in Ethiopia : Causes and health consequences. Exchange Organizational Behavior Teaching Journal, (July), 4–6.

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