Are female orphans at risk for early marriage, early sexual debut, and teen pregnancy?: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

Female orphans are widely cited as being at risk for early marriage, early childbearing, and risky sexual behavior; however, to date no studies have examined these linkages using population‐level data across multiple countries. This study draws from recent Demographic and Health Surveys from ten sub...

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Main Authors: Palermo, Tia, Peterman, Amber
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2009
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/162243

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