Prevalence and associated factors of early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania: a nationwide survey.

Background: Early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania presents a significant public health concern, as it is associated with increased risks of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and adverse socioeconomic consequences.​ This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania.

Methods: We used data from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey, conducted between February 24 and July 21, 2022.