Examining determinants of gender attitudes: evidence among Tanzanian adolescents.

Background: The shaping of gender beliefs and attitudes in early adolescence affects the way young people internalize and self-enforce prevalent notions of masculinity and femininity, with lifelong consequences for sexual and reproductive health. This cross-sectional study examines determinants of gender attitudes among some of the poorest and most vulnerable adolescents in Tanzania using an ecological model.

Methods: Data come from baseline interviews with 2458 males and females aged 14-19 years conducted as part of a larger impact evaluation.