Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2006
Abstract
This paper explores the potential importance of marriage and childbirth as determinants of school-leaving in sub-Saharan Africa and identifies some of the common underlying factors that contribute to premature school-leaving and early marriage and childbearing. Results suggests that the reproductive health community should see early marriage as a central area of concern for adolescent reproductive health. Policies that inform parents about the value of starting their children in school on time are likely to have beneficial effects both for grade attainment and for adolescent reproductive health regardless of school quality.
DOI
10.31899/pgy1.1013
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lloyd, Cynthia B. and Barbara Mensch. 2006. "Marriage and childbirth as factors in school exit: An analysis of DHS data from sub-Saharan Africa," Policy Research Division Working Paper no. 219. New York: Population Council.
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