| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Child marriage is a serious global problem because it can have negative
consequences for children, families, and communities. Peer information has been regarded as one
of the strategies for reducing a child's marriage, but few studies still evaluate its effectiveness.
Objective: Hence, the study is done to evaluate the effectiveness of peer information in changing
the knowledge and attitude toward child marriage. Methods: The study was done by conducting
a systematic search of academic databases and a library list of relevant articles. Only 5 articles
meet the criteria for inclusion used in analysis. The studies are carried out in 4 countries and peer
information is presented through group meetings or discussion forums. Result: Research shows
that peer information can increase knowledge and attitude toward child marriage. The study in
Bangladesh indicates that those informed by peers have increased in knowledge and attitude
toward child marriage. Other studies also show a significant increase in knowledge and attitude
toward child marriage after obtaining information from peers. Conclusion: In conclusion, the
results of this study suggest that peer information is effective in transforming knowledge and
attitudes toward child marriage and can be an effective alternative to reducing child marriage.
However, available studies are still limited and further research will need to be done to evaluate
the effectiveness of peer information in the long run. It will require collaboration between countries
to implement effective interventions that reduce child marriages. | en_US |
