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

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

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 the impleme...

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Main Authors: Liness Shasha, Million Phiri, Sibongile Namayawa, Milika Sikaluzwe, Chola Nakazwe, Musonda Lemba, Mikidadi Muhanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Women
Adolescent health
Early childbearing
Reproductive health
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02581-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02581-z

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