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ArticleBMC women's health2025

Exploring the multifaceted correlates of household decision-making autonomy among married women in Cameroon.

Daniel Amoak, Yujiro Sano, Satveer Dhillon, George N Chidimbah Munthali, Roger Antabe, Isaac Luginaah

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Daniel AmoakDepartment of Geography and Environment, Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada.
Yujiro SanoDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology, Nipissing University, 100 College Dr, North Bay, ON, P1B 8L7, Canada.
Satveer DhillonDepartment of Geography and Environment, Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada.
George N Chidimbah MunthaliMzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi. munthali.n@mzuni.ac.mw.
Roger AntabeDepartment of Health and Society, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada.
Isaac LuginaahDepartment of Geography and Environment, Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada.

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backgroundResearch documents married women's household decision-making autonomy as a critical determinant of a range of sexual and reproductive behaviours in many less developed countries. Despite this importance, however, very few studies explore the prevalence and correlates of women's household decision-making autonomy in countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Cameroon.

methodsUsing the 2018 Cameroon Demographic and Health Survey, this study employs a binary logistic regression analysis to explore the demographic, locational, and socioeconomic determinants of women's household decision-making autonomy.

resultsAbout half of respondents (47%) indicate that they are involved in the decision-making process at the household level. We find that women in polygamous marriages are less likely to be involved in the decision-making process in comparison to their monogamous counterparts (aOR = 0.69, p < 0.001). Similarly, compared to traditional women, Muslim women (aOR = 0.27, p < 0.001) and women with no religious affiliation (aOR = 0.35, p < 0.01) are less likely to be involved in the decision-making process. Also, our analysis shows that married women aged 15-19 (aOR = 0.27, p < 0.001), 20-24 (aOR = 0.43, p < 0.001), 25-29 (aOR = 0.51, p < 0.001), 30-34 (aOR = 0.75, p < 0.01), and 35-39 (aOR = 0.71, p < 0.01) are less likely to be involved in decision-making process in comparison to their counterparts aged 45-49. Finally, poorer, less educated, and unemployed women are less likely to be involved in the decision-making process in comparison to their wealthier, more educated, and employed counterparts.

conclusionsBased on these findings, policymakers must be cognisant of the household power dynamics in polygamous relationships when implementing programs that promote gender equality and women's autonomy. Furthermore, the government should prioritize initiatives and socioeconomic support programs focusing specifically on marginalized groups. Investing in education and raising awareness about women's rights, gender equality, and the importance of inclusive decision-making can be instrumental in challenging societal attitudes and promoting women's autonomy.

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Decision MakingFamily CharacteristicsMarriagePersonal AutonomyAdolescentAdultCameroonFemaleHumansMiddle AgedSocioeconomic FactorsSpousesYoung AdultCameroonDecision-making dynamicsEmpowermentGender equalityWomen’s autonomy

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