Outcome variable |
During the past 30 days, on how many days did you miss classes or school without permission? (Yes, No) |
Explanatory variables |
1. Age (11–13, 14, 15+ years) |
2. Sex (Male, Female) |
3. Grade (Grades 6 & 7 Form1, Forms 2–4) |
In the following factors, the "Never or Zero" category was recoded as "No" and the rest of the categories as "Yes" |
4. During the past 30 days, how often did you go hungry because there was not enough food in your home? (Yes, No) |
5. During the past 30 days, on how many days were you bullied? (Yes, No) |
6. During the past 30 days, on how many days did you have at least one drink |
containing alcohol? (Yes, No) |
7. During the past 30 days, how often were most of the students in your school kind and helpful? (Yes, No) |
8. During the past 30 days, how often did your parents or guardians check to see if your homework was done? (Yes, No) |
9. During the past 30 days, how often did your parents or guardians understand your problems and worries? (Yes, No) |
10. During the past 30 days, how often did your parents or guardians really know what you were doing with your free time? (Yes, No) |