Knowledge and perceived effects of early marriage among female students in Ilorin east lga, Kwara state Department: Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 8998 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractEarly marriage remains a pressing issue affecting the educational, psychological, and socio-economic well-being of young girls, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the knowledge and perceived effects of early marriage among female students in Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed for the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 100 female students selected through purposive sampling from selected secondary schools in the local government area. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were used to analyze the data, and findings were presented in tables and charts. The results revealed that all respondents (100%) correctly identified early marriage as a union before age 18, and 98% had heard of the practice, indicating a high level of awareness. Poverty (90%), lack of education (73%), cultural traditions (86%), religious beliefs (87%), and peer pressure (79%) were identified as primary causes. Furthermore, 89% of respondents agreed that early marriage ends a girl's education, while 81% associated it with health complications. Other reported effects included emotional distress (63%), financial dependency (100%), and domestic conflicts (90%). The study concluded that while awareness of early marriage is high among female students, socio-economic and cultural factors continue to promote its occurrence. It recommends intensified public sensitization, economic empowerment programs for families, strict enforcement of child protection laws, and integration of sexuality education into school curricula. These interventions are crucial in mitigating the practice and safeguarding the rights and development of the girl-child. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»A study on the causes, effects, prevention and control of threatened abortion among childbearing mothers ages (18-45) years in Gilead Children Hospital»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state