Gender inequality and sexual and reproductive health status of young and older women in the Afar Region of Ethiopia
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| Name | Gender inequality and sexual and reproductive health status of young and older women in the Afar Region of Ethiopia |
| Format | . SAV |
| Coverage Location | the Afar Region of Ethiopia |
| Coverage Sex | Female |
| Abstract | The main purpose of this research was to analyze the gender context in the Afar region of Ethiopia and propose a set of strategies or actions to improve adolescent and youth health. Using a pre-established gender analysis framework, an explorative qualitative study was conducted in five districts. Along with that, sixteen key informants and eight focus group discussions were conducted among adult women and men of young adolescents and youth. The study revealed that younger and older women are the most disadvantaged groups in society. This is due to the high workload on women and girls (housekeeping, building a house, and taking care of cattle and children), they also are less valued, have no control over resources, and have no part in decision making, including their personal life choices. As a result, they rarely access school and health facilities. As a result, they are forced to get married according to the arranged marriage called “absuma.” As such, they suffer from multiple reproductive health problems. Women have poor decision-making autonomy, lack control over resources, have limited participation in socio-economic practices, and experience child and early forced marriage, and this poor service utilization has exposed them to the worst sexual and reproductive health outcomes. |
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| Cleaned Format | . csdb |
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| Date Data Collection Started | 2020-04-01 |
| Date Data Collection End | 2020-04-30 |
| Title | Gender Inequality and the Sexual and Reproductive Health Status of Young and Older Women in the Afar Region of Ethiopia |
| Data Type | Survey |
| PublicationYear | 2020 |
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| Description | The research team took extensive measures at various stages of the study (data collection, data entry, and analysis) to ensure the quality of the data. Before the commencement of data collection, the study team took into consideration the use of highly consulted instruments and the recruitment of experienced data collectors and supervisors with the ability to speak the local languages of the study areas. All data collectors were trained on the tools to foster a common understanding and reduce bias. The questionnaire uploaded to kobo-toolbox made each question ‘required’ to avoid variation and unanswered questions. Besides, pretested amendments were made ahead of the full data collection. During the data collection stage, filled questionnaires were checked for completeness and consistency on-site and using an electronic data collection device. Text editing and rigorous data cleanup were conducted after all data were collected. |
| Dataset study design | Longitudinal |
| Date Data Archived | 2020-09-14 |
| Date Data Cataloged | 2021-01-09 |
| Data Generating Unit | Public Health Emergency Management |
| URL | https://rtds.ephi.gov.et/public/showdetail/200 |
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