Prevalence and factors associated with early childbearing in sub-saharan Africa: evidence from demographic and health surveys of 31 countries

• Main Authors: Liness Shasha (Author), Million Phiri (Author), Sibongile Namayawa (Author), Milika Sikaluzwe (Author), Chola Nakazwe (Author), Musonda Lemba (Author), Mikidadi Muhanga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early childbearing remains a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) because it has substantial implications for women's and children's health and population control. However, little is known about recent changes in early childbearing in the region following t...