Trends in child marriage, sexual violence, early sexual intercourse and the challenges for policy interventions to meet the sustainable development goals

Trends in child marriage, sexual violence, early sexual intercourse and the challenges for policy interventions to meet the sustainable development goals

Abstract Introduction Child marriage remains a prevalent issue in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) despite global declines. Girls are disproportionately affected, facing health risks, limited education, and restricted decision-making power. We aim to provide insights for child marriage preval...

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Main Authors: Kathya Lorena Cordova-Pozo, Sujata Santosh Anishettar, Manish Kumar, Praveen Kailash Chokhandre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Child marriage
Sexual violence
Early sexual intercourse
Adolescents
Low- and middle-income countries
Policy interventions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-023-02060-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-023-02060-9

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