ISSN: 2360-7866

 International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review
 

International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 8(5), pp. 112-117. October, 2020.

ISSN: 2360-7866

DOI: 10.14662/IJARER2020.140

Review

A Review on Choosing the Right Marriage Partner: A Determinant for a Happy and Healthy Family

Ikemike Dolfina.O (BSc, Me.D,Ph.D)

Bayelsa Medical University. PMB 178 Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

E-mail: dolfike1@gmail.com. Postal Address,P.O.Box 772, Yenagoa Bayelsa State.

Accepted 20 October 2020

This review examines the meaning/definition of marriage ; as a legally recognized relationship established by a civil or religious ceremony, between two people (man and woman).It focuses on the types of marriages; when, how and the reasons to look for a right partner. This study also put into consideration of knowing each other’s families, educational  and health status, the type of Genotype and the relevance of Genotype ‘AA’ in relation to raising healthy  children. It also examines the importance of knowing the Blood groups or types and the Rhesus factor/ Rhesus Incompatibility and its prevention. Emphasis was laid on the need to know one’s HIV/AIDS status, stages of HIV infection, signs and symptoms of AIDS, prevention for HIV/AIDS, as well as highlighting the qualities of a right partner and few important points or reasons to note in choosing the right partner. It was concluded with few recommendations made such as; the need to know each spouse’s health status, educational /family background and character of spouse, and not to rush into marriage just for the sake of love.

Key words: Marriage, Partner, Determinant, Happy, Healthy Family

Cite This Article As: Ikemike D.O (2020). A Review on Choosing the Right Marriage Partner: A Determinant for a Happy and Healthy Family. Inter. J. Acad. Res. Educ. Rev. 8(5): 112-117