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September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Perception of rural adolescents and parents regarding child marriage: Findings of a community-based cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

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Support for child marriage remains prevalent, with 25.8% of adolescents and 27.0% of parents expressing support.
Participants lacking formal education were 3 times more likely to support child marriage compared to those with higher secondary education.
The study utilized face-to-face interviews and a pretested semi-structured questionnaire across 1030 rural households.
Community-based interventions targeting education are crucial for altering perceptions and reducing support for child marriage.

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Community-based cross-sectional study highlights education's role in attitudes toward child marriage in Bangladesh.

Islam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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