Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of marriage among adolescent mothers in Canada, 1989-2018.

Andrée-Anne Fafard St-Germain Karen Busby Marcelo Luis Urquia

Published in: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique (2022)

Marriage prevalence declined among mothers of all ages, but the shifts away from marriage appear stronger among younger mothers. The sociodemographic correlates of marriage are generally similar among mothers below age 18 and slightly older adolescent mothers.

Keyphrases

young adults
mental health
risk factors
childhood cancer