Table 2 Marriage related characteristics married women in Injibara town, Awi Zone, North West Ethiopia, 2018 (N = 373)
Variables | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Made to leave school to marry | ||
Yes | 59 | 15.2 |
No | 314 | 84.2 |
Marriage arrangement at first marriage | ||
Arranged by others | 333 | 89.3 |
Chosen | 25 | 6.7 |
Abducted | 15 | 4 |
Decision-makers for girl marriage | ||
Fathers only | 95 | 25.5 |
Both parents | 197 | 52.8 |
Community leaders | 23 | 6.2 |
Religious leaders | 24 | 6.4 |
Gave consent at their first marriage | ||
Yes | 78 | 20.9 |
No | 295 | 79.1 |