Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pernikahan Usia Dini di Kabupaten Purworejo Jawa Tengah
Abstract: Early marriage is
common in developing countries including
Indonesia. Factors related to
early marriage are, among
others; education, economic,
and social aspects. The
impacts of early marriage are dropout and teenage pregnancy which causes rejection
to pregnancy. In District of Purworejo marriage below 20 years of age
is still as much as
20.6% (Community Health and Nutrition Research Laboratory 2005).
Objective: The study aimed to
identify factors related
to early marriage.
Method: This was an observational
study with cross sectional design using
both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were obtained
through questionnaires and
interview guide. Samples of the study were
90 married women, who were
systematically chosen, respondents
of longitudinal surveillance
of Community Health and Nutrition Research Laboratory, 90 parents
of the
respondent, 1 religious leader,
2 community leaders and 1 staff
of office of Religious Affairs.
Hypothetical test used chi square with p<0.05, CI 95%.
Multivariable analysis used logistic
regression.
Results: Low perception about marriage showed
the most related to
the decision for
early marriage. Other factors
related to early marriage were low
level of education (RP=2.90, CI 95%=1.30–6.49, p=0.000),
low familyeconomic status
(RP=1.75, CI 95%=1.05 – 2.91 p=0.017). Unemployed parents
(RP=1.48, CI95%=0.88-2.49 p=0.23)
and parents’ low
perception about marriage (RP=1.5, CI95%=0.96-2.37 p=0.05) were
not strongly related with early marriage.
Conclusion: Factors related
to early marriage were perception
of respondents about marriage,
education of respondents, family
economic status, and
unemployed parents.
Penulis: Rafidah Ova Emilia,
Budi Wahyuni
Kode Jurnal: jpkedokterandd090165
