Socioeconomic inequality in early sexual initiation among female youths in sub-Saharan African countries: a decomposition analysis

Socioeconomic inequality in early sexual initiation among female youths in sub-Saharan African countries: a decomposition analysis

Abstract Introduction Youths are defined as individuals within the age group 15–24 years. It is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood with biological, social, and psychological change, so it is a time of risk and opportunity for their future life. Early sexual initiation exposes young p...

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Main Authors: Elsa Awoke Fentie, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Ever Siyoum Shewarega
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Early sexual initiation
Socioeconomic inequality
Youth
Decomposition analysis
DHS
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16124-6

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