Background characteristics of women (n = 384)
| Characteristics | No | % | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 27.4 (8.0) | ||
| 15–20 years old | 109 | (28.4) | |
| 21–29 years old | 105 | (27.3) | |
| 30–39 years old | 125 | (32.6) | |
| 40–50 years old | 45 | (11.7) | |
| Marital status | |||
| Currently married | 310 | (80.7) | |
| Never married | 14 | (3.6) | |
| Widowed | 17 | (4.4) | |
| Divorced | 4 | (1.0) | |
| Abandoned | 39 | (10.2) | |
| Number of children | 2.4 (1.8) | ||
| 0 children | 52 | (13.5) | |
| 1 child | 91 | (23.7) | |
| ≥2 children | 241 | (62.8) | |
| Religion | |||
| Muslim | 381 | (99.2) | |
| Hindu | 4 | (0.8) | |
| Occupation | |||
| Not engaged in remunerated labour | 231 | (60.2) | |
| Engaged in remunerated labour | 148 | (38.5) | |
| Did not answer | 5 | (1.3) | |
| Highest grade completed | |||
| No schooling | 285 | (74.2) | |
| 1–3 years | 41 | (10.7) | |
| 4–6 years | 43 | (11.2) | |
| 8–12 years | 12 | (3.1) | |
| Monthly family income in taka (1000 taka = $23) | 2995 (1684) | ||
| 300–1900 | 90 | 23.4 | |
| 1901–2900 | 100 | 26.0 | |
| 2901–3800 | 84 | 21.9 | |
| 3801–10 600 | 110 | 28.6 | |
| Primary partner is a truck driver or truck helper | |||
| No | 324 | (89.1) | |
| Yes | 52 | (13.5) | |
| Does not currently have a primary partner | 12 | (3.1) | |
| Lives with in-laws/parents/relatives | |||
| No | 304 | (79.2) | |
| Yes | 80 | (20.8) |