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 |
Multiple responses allowed.