Why girls get married early in Sarawak, Malaysia - an exploratory qualitative study

Abstract Background Child marriage, a marriage that involves someone under the age of 18 years, is a long-standing social issue in Sarawak state, Malaysia. The state has taken several measures to improve situations of inequity for women who get married early; however, the practice is still a common...

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Main Authors: Ayako Kohno, Maznah Dahlui, Nik Daliana Nik Farid, Razitasham Safii, Takeo Nakayama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-020-00911-z