Psychological impact of polygamous marriage on women and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Ismail, Shaiful Bahari, Noor, Norhayati Mohd, Hussain, Nik Hazlina Nik, Abd Aziz, Mohamad Shahirul Aiman Che, Ahmad, Nik Muhammad Arif Nik
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan, Universiti Sains Malaysia 2021
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/50909/1/2021%20SRMA%20Polygamy_BMC%20Preg%20Childbirth-Eprints.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/50909/
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Background: Over the last two decades, there has been significant growth in public, political, and academic awareness of polygamy. Polygamous families have distinct household problems, usually stemming from jealousy between co-wives over the husband’s affections and resources. This study aimed to...