Table 2.
Sociodemographic characteristics of respondents: adolescent girls aged 12–19 years in karnali, Nepal
| Variable (N = 424) | Total (n) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Below 15 years | 156 | 36.8 |
| 15–19 years | 268 | 63.2 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married | 43 | 10.1 |
| Unmarried | 381 | 89.9 |
| Caste/Ethnicity | ||
| Brahmin/Chhetri/Thakuri | 315 | 74.3 |
| Dalit | 100 | 23.6 |
| Janajati | 9 | 2.1 |
| School-going status | ||
| No | 38 | 9.0 |
| Yes | 386 | 91.0 |
| Education Status | ||
| No education | 38 | 9.0 |
| Basic education | 164 | 38.7 |
| Secondary and above education | 222 | 52.4 |
| District | ||
| Dailekh | 114 | 26.9 |
| Jajarkot | 165 | 38.9 |
| Jumla | 70 | 16.5 |
| Kalikot | 75 | 17.7 |
| Disability Status | ||
| No | 417 | 98.3 |
| Yes | 7 | 1.7 |