In this paper a computationally practical simulation estimator is proposed for the twotiered dynamic panel Tobit model originally developed by Cragg (1971). The log-likelihood function simulated through procedures based on a recursive algorithm formulated by the Geweke-Hajivassiliou-Keane simulator is maximized. The simulation estimators are then applied to study the labor supply of married wom...

BACKGROUND The divorce rate has been increasing rapidly in Korea; the single rate and trends in divorce are also changing rapidly. This study aimed to examine the relationship between marital status and quality of life (QOL) in an attempt to understand these changes. We also investigated the relationship between QOL and marital status by age group. METHODS We used data from the Community Heal...

Heterosexual transmission accounts for the majority of cases in India, an epicentre of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, with increasing rates of infection in married women contracting HIV from an infected spouse. Cultural roles and position of married women in Indian society render targeted risk-reduction programmes difficult. To investigate HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, perceptions, and behaviour change a...

BACKGROUND Despite liberalization of the Nepal abortion law, young women continue to experience barriers to safe abortion services. We hypothesize that marital status may differentially impact such barriers, given the societal context of Nepal. METHODS We evaluated differences in reproductive knowledge and attitudes by marital status with a probability-based, cross-sectional survey of young w...

RESULTS: Thirty-six percent of women aged 20–44 are single, and nine in 10 single women are sexually experienced. Seventypercent of the latterwomenare currently sexuallyactive; onaverage, theyhad intercourse in sevenof the last 12 months. A higher proportion of single women (22%) than of cohabiting (9%) or married women (2%) have had two or morepartners inthepastyear,andhalfof singlewomenareat ...

BACKGROUND Anemia is one of the most common public health problems globally, and high prevalence has been reported among women of reproductive age, especially in developing countries. This study was conducted to evaluate differentials in the prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant, ever-married women of reproductive age in Bangladesh, and to examine associations with demographic, socioeconomic,...

CONTEXT In most developing countries, the majority of sexually active female adolescents are married. Although married adolescents are often assumed to be at low risk for HIV infection, little is known about the actual HIV risks these adolescents face or about ways to minimize these risks. METHODS Demographic and Health Survey data from 29 countries in Africa and Latin America were used to ex...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine acculturation on stress, quality of life, self-esteem in married immigrant women in Korea. Method The participants included 553 married immigrant women who met the eligibility criteria and agreed to participate in the study. Participants were evaluated for subjective assessment of married immigrant-related constructs using a self-report question...

Objectives: Few studies have evaluated the relation between male and female sexual behaviour and STD among married African women. The objectives of this study were to identify male and female sexual behaviour associated with female STD, and to explore whether incorporating male and female sexual behaviour and male symptoms can improve algorithms for STD management in married African women. Meth...