"Who am I? Where am I?" Experiences of married young women in a slum in Islamabad, Pakistan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Pakistan, 16% of the women aged 15–19 years are married. Many get married shortly after they attain menarche. This study explores the preparedness for and actual experiences of married life (inter-spousal relationship, sexual acti...

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Main Authors: Johansson Eva, Hamid Saima, Rubenson Birgitta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/265