Factors Related to Early Marriage Among Adolescent Girls in Samarinda
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Tri Wahyuni
Fatma Zulaikha
Kartika Setia Purdani
Jasmawati
Ma. Algerica T. Cuenco
Abstract
Adolescent marriage remains a persistent social and health problem in Indonesia. This
was related to the suboptimal physical, mental, and spiritual development of adolescent
girls. They have to take on the additional roles of wife and mother, creating a double
burden. Early marriage exposes them to challenges across various areas, including
health, finances, and dual roles. This study aimed to identify factors associated with
adolescent marriage among women in the Loa Bahu Public Health Center area,
Samarinda. This was a quantitative cross-sectional study involving 40 married women
as respondents, selected using a purposive sampling technique with inclusive criteria:
girls who married before age 20 and who lived in the Loa Bahu Public Health centre
area. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed through chi-square tests.
Results: The study found that 85% of respondents were married between ages 14 and
19. Knowledge (p = 0.008), economic level (p = 0.024), and cultural support (p = 0.001)
were significantly associated with adolescent marriage, while education level was not
significant (p = 0.153). Interventions to improve knowledge, strengthen economic
resilience, and address cultural norms are required to reduce adolescent marriage in
Samarinda.
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