A qualitative study exploring child marriage practices among Syrian conflict-affected populations in Lebanon

A qualitative study exploring child marriage practices among Syrian conflict-affected populations in Lebanon

Abstract Background Recent reports have suggested that child marriage among Syrians may be increasing as a result of displacement and conflict. This study sought to gather qualitative data about the factors that promote child marriage practices among Syrian refugees in Al Marj area in the Bekaa vall...

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Main Authors: Rima Mourtada, Jennifer Schlecht, Jocelyn DeJong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Subjects:
Conflict
Displacement
Syrian refugees
Early marriage
Child marriage
Lebanon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13031-017-0131-z

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