Body Mass Index and Associated Factors of School Absenteeism by School Feeding Program at Selected Primary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Comparative Study
Table 2
School absenteeism and reasons for school absenteeism at selected primary schools in Yeka subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 2018 (n = 162).
Characteristics
Options
Feeding
Nonfeeding
Number
%
Number
%
School absenteeism due to illness
Yes
113
70
125
77
No
49
30
37
23
School absenteeism due to working for money and food
Yes
23
14
11
7
No
139
86
151
93
School absenteeism due to helping family by work
Yes
15
9
8
5
No
147
91
154
95
School absenteeism due to hunger
Yes
5
3
2
1
No
157
97
160
99
School absenteeism due to lack of interest to go to school
