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Education, economic autonomy and digitalization as factors associated with married women’s ability to make sexual and reproductive health decisions in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-level analysis of 16 countries

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03944-4

Published Online: 2025-08-26

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Michael, Turnwait Otu

Naidoo, Kammila
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Article History

Received: 22 August 2023

Accepted: 30 July 2025

First Online: 26 August 2025

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: The authors secured written authorization from the DHS Program to utilize DHS datasets for this study. Ethical endorsement for the surveys was granted by the ICF Institutional Review Board and National Health Research Ethics Committees across various countries (ICF IRB FWA00000845), ensuring the participants’ welfare. Informed consent was obtained from all participants, who voluntarily engaged in the surveys. Utmost confidentiality enveloped participants’ information, leaving no trace or identifiable data. Since this study hinged on publicly accessible data, no further ethical prerequisites were imposed.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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