86 publication(s) trouvée(s)
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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. …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
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 …
Article scientifique
Determinants of under-five mortality clustering in a health and demographic surveillance system in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria
Despite global reduction, under-5 mortality remains high in most developing countries and tends to cluster among certain individuals, households and …
Article scientifique
Urbanization fueling marriage dynamics among the Baganda of central Uganda
This paper examines changes in marriage practices and patterns of the Baganda, the largest ethnic group in Uganda. Primary data …
Article scientifique
Power dynamics, gender relations and decision-making regarding induced abortion among university students in Nigeria
This study investigates the effects of gender and power relations on decision-making regarding induced abortion among undergraduate students in Nigeria. …
Article scientifique
Census-taking in Nigeria: The good, the technical, and the politics of numbers
This paper examines the historical context of census-taking and its importance to development trajectory of Nigeria from 1866 to 2006. …
Article scientifique
Regional variations in seasonality of births in Nigeria, 1990-2007: A trigonometric regression model approach
Background: Seasonality of births in Nigeria has been previously addressed in a small number of studies. This study was designed …
Article scientifique
Estimating regional variations in adult mortality in Zambia
Background: A dearth of regional level adult mortality estimates exists in Zambia. Regional adult mortality rates reflect inequalities in socioeconomic …