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Correlates of youth internal migration and employment in Uganda
Background: Young people continue to gravitate from rural to urban Uganda. Whereas studies on drivers of this mobility abound, less …
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How wealthy are orphans and vulnerable children households in a metropolitan community, South-West Nigeria?
Context/Background: Responding to the needs of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) remains a public health challenge. In Nigeria, disparities in …
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Dynamics of communicable diseases mortality in South Africa, 2000-2013
Context/Background: Communicable diseases dominate non-communicable diseases as causes of death in Africa. However, knowledge about their dynamics in the region …
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Does education influence the value of older persons? Assessing socio-demographic determinants of older persons’ value in Uganda
Although older persons make substantial contribution to their communities, there is paucity of information on determinants of their value in …
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Demand for heterosexual commercial sex services in Ibadan, Nigeria
Context/Backgroud: This paper examines the demand for heterosexual commercial sex services in Ibadan, Nigeria with specific focus on the sub-markets …
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Record high fertility in sub-Saharan Africa in a comparative perspective
The study documents cases of extremely high fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. The DHS surveys were used for the analysis, with …
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The Population Factor and Economic Growth and Development in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Background: The consequences of rapid population growth for development and policy options for addressing undesirable population trends remain at the …
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Mothers’ work, family roles and self-reported health in peri-urban Ghana and Ethiopia
We test the associations between peri-urban mothers’ paid work and reported health in Asawase, Ghana and Sebeta, Ethiopia using data …
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Life satisfaction and internal migration intention in South Africa
This study explored the relationship between satisfaction with life and internal migration intention in South Africa. Data were from three …
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Family structure and full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months in West Africa: Analysis of the interaction effects of maternal education
Childhood vaccination is affected by many maternal socio-economic and family characteristics but these often change over time such that the …
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Adolescents’ childbearing dynamics in urban Mozambique: a qualitative analysis in Maputo, Quelimane and Lichinga cities
Despite the implementation of some policies and programs aimed at reducing early and unsafe adolescent sexual activity, adolescent pregnancy and …
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Living arrangements and nutritional status of under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa
Despite efforts aimed at improving the nutritional status of children under-five years, only a slow progress has been made in …
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Family demography in sub-saharan Africa: A systematic review of family research
Background Families in Africa have been undergoing changes recently. The objective of the study was to review published literature on …
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Unveiling the realities of marrying too young: implications of child marriage on sexual and reproductive health of girls and infant survival in Sub-Sahara Africa.
Despite laws against child marriage, the practice remains widespread in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), partly because of poverty, inequality, and cultural …
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Trends and determinants of female age at first marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa (1990-2014): What has changed?
The study analysed trends and determinants of female age at first marriage in Ghana, Kenya and Zambia using DHS datasets …
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Enhancing vital registration system in Nigeria: prospects and challenges
The current global effort on data revolution place premium on national data for developmental planning and tracking of program performance. …
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Maternal health care utilization and neonatal mortality in Nigeria: looking beyond the micro-level pathway of influence
Neonatal mortality is a neglected but largely preventable public health challenge in Nigeria. The country contributes the largest number of …
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Single motherhood and marasmus among under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa: a regional analysis of prevalence and correlates
Despite efforts aimed at improving child health status globally, marasmus remains a health burden in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) and an …
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Level and determinants of high fertility in two contrasting populations in Nigeria
This study examined levels and determinants of high fertility in the north-west and south-west zones in Nigeria. The study utilized …
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Fertility, labour force participation and poverty among married women in Nigeria
Context: Previous studies have established increasing female employment and fertility transition in developed countries and improved social welfare. However, findings …