| Age of the woman at interview |
15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, or ≥35 |
| Age of the husband at interview |
15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, or ≥35 |
| Religion |
Hindu or non-Hindu |
| Ethnic group |
Advantaged or disadvantaged |
| Ecological zone |
Mountain, hill, or lowlands (also known as Terai) |
| Economic status of the household |
Poor, middle income, or rich |
| Highest level of education that women have attained |
No education, primary education, or secondary/higher education |
| Highest level of education that the husband has attained |
No education, primary education, or secondary/higher education |
| Women’s job |
No job/low skilled job or paid skilled jobs |
| Place of residence |
Urban or rural |
| Exposure to mass media |
‘no exposure to radio or television,’ ‘exposure to either radio or television at least once a week,’ ‘exposure to both radio and television at least once a week’ |
