Biomedical and Health Informatics
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Biomedical and Health Informatics, Vol.1, No.1, Aug. 2016, Pub. Date: Jul. 21, 2016
Early Marriage (Child Marriage) in Women Attending Consultancy Clinic at Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital
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Authors
[01] Samar D. Sarsam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
[02] Ahmed H. Al-Tameemi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
[03] Batool D. Muhsin, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
[04] Zahraa M. Essa, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Abstract
Early Marriage is one of the major issues of today’s society especially the Middle Eastern Society as a result of a variety of causes that primarily relate to tribal rules, religious and cultural beliefs and poverty. It is considered a violation of human rights as well as it is believed to cause serious issues concerning maternal and offspring health. Our goal is to provide estimated data on the incidence of Early Marriage in females attending a consultancy clinic at Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital. 109 patients were interviewed in a cross-sectional study pattern and found that over quarter of young girls under 18 years of age are currently married. Early Married victims are mostly young girls from rural areas, religious families and those who follow their tribal and cultural rules strictly. The majority of those young girls did not pursue their education (forced by parents or spouse).
Keywords
Child Marriage, Education, Domestic Violation, Court Marriage
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