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Dynamics of maternal union dissolution and childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Joshua O. Akinyemi
  • Clifford O. Odimegwu
  • Olufunmilayo O. Banjo

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The family setting has implications for child survival. In this study, the dynamics of maternal union dissolution and childhood mortality were investigated in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Birth history data of 235 454 children from the most recent Demographic and Health Survey conducted in 23 SSA countries were analysed using life table techniques and piecewise exponential hazards models. The results revealed that the childhood mortality rates were 35 vs 32 per 1000 live births (one month), 61 vs 54 per 1000 (11 months) and 95 vs 86 per 1000 (48 months) for children of women in marital dissolution compared with those with intact marriages. Despite controlling for background variables, the risk of under-five mortality was significantly higher among children of women in marital dissolution (relative risk = 1.35, confidence interval: 1.30–1.40). The effect of dissolution on childhood mortality has not changed since the 1990s. Marital stability is an important social structure for child survival.

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  • Joshua O. Akinyemi & Clifford O. Odimegwu & Olufunmilayo O. Banjo, 2017. "Dynamics of maternal union dissolution and childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 34(6), pages 752-770, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:34:y:2017:i:6:p:752-770
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2017.1351871
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    1. Gizachew Worku Dagnew & Melash Belachew Asresie & Gedefaw Abeje Fekadu & Yared Mulu Gelaw, 2020. "Factors associated with divorce from first union among women in Ethiopia: Further analysis of the 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey data," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(12), pages 1-12, December.

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