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Exploring the Consequences of Early Marriage: A Conventional Content Analysis
Javad Yoosefi Lebni1, Mahnaz Solhi2, Farbod Ebadi Fard Azar2
1Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Early marriage among Kurdish women leads to significant physical, psychological, family, and social challenges. Interventions focusing on education and support services can mitigate these negative consequences.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Women's Studies
Background:
- Early marriage remains a critical social issue impacting young women globally.
- Adolescent marriage under 18 carries profound and multifaceted consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the consequences of early marriage among Kurdish women in western Iran.
- To identify the physical, psychological, social, and familial impacts of marrying before 18.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing conventional content analysis.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 30 purposefully sampled women married before age 18.
- Data analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman's method.
Main Results:
- Negative consequences encompass physical/psychological issues (high-risk pregnancies, illnesses, depression), family problems (dissatisfaction, excessive responsibility), and social challenges (isolation, limited opportunities).
- Positive outcomes included intra-family support, improved living conditions, and empowerment opportunities.
- Two main categories, 4 sub-categories, and 12 subcategories were identified from 389 codes.
Conclusions:
- Addressing early marriage requires enhancing young women's knowledge of contraception and providing robust social and health services.
- Psychological counseling and targeted training for couples are crucial for managing marital life challenges.
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