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Interventions for the Health and Well-Being of Married Adolescents: A Call for Evidence-Based Practices

Interventions for the Health and Well-Being of Married Adolescents: A Call for Evidence-Based Practices

Introduction

Child marriage, defined as marriage before the age of 18, affects millions worldwide, with significant health and social consequences. Despite growing awareness, married adolescents, especially girls, remain an overlooked group in programmatic interventions. The systematic review by Siddiqi et al. (2024) highlights the urgent need for evidence-based interventions that address the diverse needs of married adolescents beyond just sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

Key Findings from the Review

The review analyzed 29 intervention studies, revealing a predominant focus on SRH and maternal health, often neglecting other critical areas such as education, economic livelihoods, and mental health. The studies were geographically concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, highlighting a need for broader geographic representation.

Key findings include:

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners are encouraged to adopt a holistic approach when designing interventions for married adolescents. This includes:

Recommendations for Future Research

The review calls for more rigorous research designs, including randomized controlled trials, to evaluate intervention effectiveness. Future studies should also explore:

Conclusion

Addressing the needs of married adolescents requires a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond SRH. By leveraging evidence-based practices and engaging all stakeholders, including boys and men, practitioners can create more comprehensive and effective interventions. To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Interventions to Address the Health and Well-Being of Married Adolescents: A Systematic Review.


Citation: Siddiqi, M., Greene, M. E., Stoppel, A., & Allegar, C. (2024). Interventions to address the health and well-being of married adolescents: A systematic review. Global Health: Science and Practice, 12(4), e2300425. https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-23-00425
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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