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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Determinants of transitions to first sexual intercourse, marriage and pregnancy among female adolescents: Evidence from south nyanza, kenya
Journal of Biosocial Science, Volume 41, No. 3, Year 2009
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Summary The timing of transitions to sexual activity, marriage and childbearing in sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing profound changes. This study investigates the determinants of adolescent transitions in South Nyanza, a socioeconomically deprived setting in Kenya where adolescent reproductive health is a particular concern. The analysis is based on Cox regression of timing of first sexual intercourse, first marriage and first pregnancy, using data from a survey of 1247 females aged 1219 years. The results show that higher household socioeconomic status and educational attainment are associated with delayed onset of all three transition events. Furthermore, mothers higher educational attainment is protective for initiation of sexual intercourse while rural residence is protective for pregnancy experience. Other protective factors include communication with parents or with fellow girlfriends. However, discussing sexual matters with boyfriends, high internal locus of control, and gender bias are associated with early onset of the three transition events. © 2008 Cambridge University Press.
Authors & Co-Authors
Magadi, Monica Akinyi
United Kingdom, London
City, University of London
Agwanda, Alfred O.
Kenya, Nairobi
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Statistics
Citations: 55
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1017/S0021932008003210
e-ISSN:
14697599
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Kenya
Participants Gender
Female