Table 1 Characteristics of MWRA in Nabiganj (2006) and in rural areas nationally (2007)
Characteristics | Rural women nationally (N = 8514) % | Women in Nabiganj (N = 6983) % |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
15-19 | 13.7 | 6.6 |
20-24 | 19.7 | 17.2 |
25-29 | 17.3 | 19.7 |
30-34 | 15.0 | 16.8 |
35-39 | 13.6 | 14.7 |
40-44 | 10.9 | 12.9 |
45-49 | 9.6 | 12.1 |
Education | ||
No education | 36.7 | 48.4 |
Primary incomplete | 21.8 | 20.5 |
Primary complete | 8.6 | 14.7 |
Secondary incomplete | 23.9 | 13.5 |
Secondary complete and higher | 8.9 | 2.8 |
Household possessions | ||
Wardrobe | 37.0 | 38.3 |
Table | 66.0 | 61.3 |
Chair | 67.8 | 68.1 |
Watch | 63.2 | 59.9 |
Radio | 23.3 | 22.7 |
TV | 21.9 | 29.6 |
Bicycle | 27.9 | 7.8 |
Mobile phone | 25.3 | 30.2 |