Prevalence and associated factors of early sexual initiation among youth female in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys

Abstract Background Early sexual initiation is a major public health concern globally, specifically in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries where reproductive health care services are limited. It is strongly related to increased risk of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancy, adv...

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Main Authors: Tigist Andargie Ferede, Atalay Goshu Muluneh, Alemakef Wagnew, Agmasie Damtew Walle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02298-z