Sexual and reproductive health of low income adolescence girls in Nepal: can education be a catalyst?

Authors

  • Prabha Kumari Hamal Associate Professor, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v11i0.6108

Keywords:

Sexual and reproductive health, Low income adolescence, Girls, Nepal, Education, Catalyst

Abstract

Using data from five districts of Mid-Western and Far-Western Development Region, this paper reaches to conclusion that education has significant and influential roles in determining the sexual and reproductive health of adolescence girls, particularly of those who are from low income families. A rough ‘U’ shaped relationship between education and reporting of health problems and gender-based violence was observed.

Key words: Sexual and reproductive health; Low income adolescence; Girls; Nepal; Education; Catalyst

Economic Journal of Development Issues

Vol. 11 & 12 No. 1-2 (2010) Combined Issue

Page: 92-98

Uploaded date: 10 April, 2012

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2012-04-11

How to Cite

Hamal, P. K. (2012). Sexual and reproductive health of low income adolescence girls in Nepal: can education be a catalyst?. Economic Journal of Development Issues, 11, 92–98. https://doi.org/10.3126/ejdi.v11i0.6108

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Vol 11 & 12 (2010 & 2011)

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