Factors Influencing Choices for Early Marriage in Urban Informal Settlements of Bangladesh

Azmi, Raia; Chowdhury, Uzzal; Sara, Hasna Hena; Biswas, Subas Chandra; Ahsan, Sairana; Mowri, Syeda Seama; Sultana, Rafia; Hasan, Tanvir; Rashid, Sabina Faiz

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“…The variables were selected in two stages. In the first stage, using several databases, we conducted a comprehensive search for the relevant papers published in LMICs, particularly in Bangladesh [ 7 , 10 , 29 , 31 , 37 , 38 , 41 , 43 – 45 , 55 – 57 ]. The factors that were found to be significantly associated with early marriage in the identified papers were then sorted and their availability was checked in the BDHS data.…”

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Spatial pattern and influential factors for early marriage: evidence from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2017-18 data

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Background Early marriage is highly prevalent in Bangladesh. It is linked with a range of adverse outcomes, including maternal and child mortality. However, research on regional variations and factors associated with early marriage is scarce in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the geographical variations and predictors of early marriage in Bangladesh. Methods Data of women aged 20–24 in the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017–18 were analysed. The occurrence of early marriage was the outcome variable. Explanatory variables were several individual-, household- and community-level factors. Geographical hot spots and cold spots of early marriage were first determined using Global Moran’s I statistic. Multilevel mixed-effect Poisson regression was used to determine the association of early marriage with individual-, household-, and community-level factors. Results Almost 59% of women aged 20–24 reported they were married before reached 18. The hotspots of early marriage were mainly concentrated in Rajshahi, Rangpur and Barishal, and the cold spots were in Sylhet and Chattogram divisions. The prevalence of early marriage was lower among higher educated (adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR): 0.45; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.52), and non-Muslim women (aPR: 0.89; 95% CI: 0.79, 0.99) than their counterparts. Higher community-level poverty was significantly associated with early marriage (aPR, 1.16; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.29). Conclusion The study concludes that promoting girls’ education, awareness-building programs about the adverse effects of early marriage and proper application of the child marriage restraint act, particularly in disadvantaged communities are recommended.

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Spatial pattern and influential factors for early marriage: evidence from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2017-18 data

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“…The variables were selected in two stages. In the rst stage, using several databases, we conducted a comprehensive search for the relevant papers published in LMICs, particularly in Bangladesh [7,10,29,31,37,38,41,[43][44][45][55][56][57]. The factors that were found to be signi cantly associated with early marriage in the identi ed papers were then sorted and their availability was checked in the BDHS data.…”

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Spatial pattern and influential factors for early marriage: Evidence from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey Data 2017-18

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Hanifi

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Background Early marriage is highly prevalent in Bangladesh. It is linked with a range of adverse outcomes, including maternal and child mortality. However, research on regional variations and factors associated with early marriage is scarce in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the geographical variations and predictors of early marriage in Bangladesh. Methods Data of women aged 20–24 in the 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey were analysed. The occurrence of early marriage was the outcome variable. Explanatory variables were several individual-, household- and community-level factors. Geographical hot spots and cold spots of early marriage were first determined using Global Moran’s I statistic. Multilevel mixed-effect Poisson regression was used to determine the association of early marriage with individual-, household-, and community-level factors. Results Almost 59% of women aged 20–24 reported they were married before reached18. The hotspots of early marriage were mainly concentrated in Rajshahi, Rangpur and Barishal, and the cold spots were in Sylhet and Chattogram divisions. The prevalence of early marriage was lower among higher educated (adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR): 0.45; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.52), and non-Muslim women (aPR: 0.89; 95% CI: 0.79, 0.99) than their counterparts. Higher community-level poverty was significantly associated with early marriage (aPR, 1.16; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.29). Conclusion Early marriage is highly prevalent in Bangladesh. Promoting girls’ education, awareness-building programs about the adverse effects of early marriage and proper application of the child marriage restraint act, particularly in disadvantaged communities are recommended.

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Deficiencies of women's participation in climate governance and sustainable development challenges in Bangladesh

Humayra,

Uddin,

Pushpo

2024

Sustainable Development

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In Bangladesh, women endure the consequences of climate change while also serving a crucial role in domestic and community‐led climate change responses. Given the gender power dynamics that have developed in Bangladesh, integrating women as distinguishable actors and effective agents in climate governance remains a challenge. Bangladesh is a traditionally patriarchal society, and because of deeply ingrained gender inequalities, men dominate the family, community, and society. Most research has been conducted on women's vulnerability and victims, but only a few were conducted on how women can be change‐makers. This research found that with women's contribution and equal participation, achieving effective climate governance in Bangladesh is possible. The study also discovered that the absence of women from climate governance perpetuates gender inequality and makes it more challenging to achieve sustainable development objectives. The intricate relationships between gender equality, efficient climate governance, and the more general aim of sustainable development within the context of Bangladesh are explored in this study. In light of the findings, the study argues for and puts forward policy proposals for recognizing women's active contribution as change makers and supporting gender equality as a crucial strategy in climate governance in Bangladesh.

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Factors Influencing Choices for Early Marriage in Urban Informal Settlements of Bangladesh

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Spatial pattern and influential factors for early marriage: evidence from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2017-18 data

Spatial pattern and influential factors for early marriage: evidence from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2017-18 data

Spatial pattern and influential factors for early marriage: Evidence from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey Data 2017-18

Deficiencies of women's participation in climate governance and sustainable development challenges in Bangladesh

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