Prevalence and associated factors of early sexual initiation among female youth in East Africa: further analysis of recent demographic and health survey

• Main Authors: Samuel Hailegebreal (Author), Girma Gilano (Author), Binyam Tariku Seboka (Author), Habile Sidelil (Author), Shekur Mohammed Awol (Author), Yosef Haile (Author), Atsedu Endale Simegn (Author), Firehiwot Haile (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early sexual initiation is one of the risky sexual practices. Early sexual beginning is associated with an increased risk of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unexpected pregnancies, unsafe abortion, premature deliveries, and psychosocial issues. However, there is...