Spatial Distribution and Determinants of Early Marriage among Married Women in Ethiopia: A spatial and Multilevel Analysis

• Main Authors: Adugnaw Zeleke Alem (Author), Yigizie Yeshaw (Author), Sewnet Adem Kebede (Author), Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew (Author), Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema (Author), Chilot Desta Agegnehu (Author), Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Early marriage is a global public health problem that is mainly practiced in South Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. It raises the risk of early childbearing of women, higher rates of divorce, and an increased risk of maternal and child death. Howeve...