Table 3. Description of Work Characteristics and Experience of Physical Violence, Married Girls who Worked in Past year, Age 15–19 (N = 195).
| Selected Characteristics | Frequencies Among Girls Who Worked | % Experienced Physical Violence in Last 6 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Did not work | *16.0% | |
| Worked in Previous year | 25.6% | |
| Mean Age First Started Working for Pay | 16.61 | |
| Type of Job | ||
| Housework/childcare | 25.6% | 40.0% |
| Domestic worker | 32.3% | 34.9% |
| Hotel | 24.6% | 33.3% |
| Selling things | 24.1% | 19.2% |
| Plaiting hair | 9.2% | 11.1% |
| Other | 14.9% | 17.2% |
| Mean Monthly Income | 3,731 KES (USD 43.9) | |
| Total Monthly Income: | ||
| 76 KES (USD 0.9)– 1,501 KES (USD 17.7) | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| 1,503 KES– 3,001 KES (USD 35.4) | 22.6% | 25.0% |
| 3,005 KES– 5,001 KES (USD 58.8) | 26.2% | 29.4% |
| 5,002 KES– 20,001 KES (USD 235.3) | 21.0% | 29.3% |
| Number of jobs: | ||
| 1 | 66.7% | 19.2% |
| 2 | 21.5% | 33.3% |
| 3+ | 11.8% | 47.8% |
| Number of Months Worked: | ||
| 1–3 | 36.9% | 22.2% |
| 4–6 | 18.0% | 25.7% |
| 7–12 | 45.1% | 28.4% |
| Saved in Past Six Months: | ||
| No | 58.5% | 28.1% |
| Saved Sometimes/Never | 25.6% | 22.0% |
| Saved Usually/Always | 15.9% | 22.6% |
| Partner Trusts with Money: | ||
| No | 11.8% | *60.9% |
| Yes | 88.2% | 20.9% |
*p < .05