Modeling the determinant of time to age at first marriage among women in Ethiopia using Cox models with mixed effects.

The present study determined the duration of time until the age at first marriage and indicated relevant solutions for marriage-related problems of women aged 15-49 years in Ethiopia. Women residing in rural area of Ethiopia and had lower education level were married earlier. Therefore, programs to reduce the high rate of early marriage in Ethiopia should give attention to women education and women residing in rural area.