Table 1 Demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural characteristics of women.
From: Demographic, socio-economic, and cultural factors affecting fertility differentials in Nepal
Characteristics | Â | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
Age group | 15-24 | 28.0 | 2424 |
| Â | 25-39 | 48.7 | 4213 |
| Â | 40-49 | 23.2 | 2007 |
Age at fist marriage | Less than 16 yrs | 32.6 | 2814 |
| Â | 16 or more yrs | 67.4 | 5827 |
Perceived ideal Number of children | Up to 2 children | 32.6 | 2814 |
| Â | 3 or more children | 67.4 | 5827 |
Place of residence | Urban | 14.8 | 1280 |
| Â | Rural | 85.2 | 7363 |
Ecological Zones | Mountain | 7.1 | 611 |
| Â | Hill | 41.4 | 3576 |
| Â | Terai | 51.6 | 4457 |
Literacy status | Illiterate | 62.6 | 5409 |
| Â | Literate | 37.4 | 3234 |
Occupation | Not working | 16.3 | 1411 |
| Â | Agricultural sector | 71.9 | 6213 |
| Â | Non-agricultural sector | 11.8 | 1020 |
Religion | Hindu | 85.5 | 7392 |
| Â | Muslim | 4.0 | 347 |
| Â | Other | 10.5 | 905 |
Mass media exposure | No exposure | 8.6 | 742 |
| Â | One media (radio or TV) exposure | 26.0 | 2251 |
| Â | Both (radio & TV) exposure | 65.4 | 5651 |
Wealth Status | Poor/poorest | 38.6 | 3338 |
| Â | Middle | 21.1 | 1827 |
| Â | Rich/Richest | 40.2 | 3479 |
Knowledge about FP | Lower | 57.7 | 4990 |
| Â | Higher | 42.3 | 3653 |
Ever used of FP methods | Never used | 33.5 | 2898 |
| Â | Ever used | 66.5 | 5746 |
Child death experience+ | No | 72.2 | 5634 |
| Â | Yes | 27.8 | 2175 |
Household headship | Male headed | 79.2 | 6845 |
| Â | Female headed | 20.8 | 1799 |
| Â | Total | 100.0 | 8644 |