Table 6 Socioeconomic Status Items and Results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Item | Scale | Loading | |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial results | After excluding non-sig. Items | ||
Do you own or rent a property, live somewhere without paying, or does your employer pay for your accommodation? | 1 = Does not own 2 = Owns | .31 | .36 |
How many children aged 17 years and younger sleep in the same sleeping area with you? | 0 = No children 1 = One child 2 = More than one child | .27 | .25 |
Thinking about your house where you live now, what is the main material of the floor | 1 = Earth, sand, or dung 2 = Ceramic, cement, carpet | .68 | .70 |
Does your household own electricity? | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .92 | .93 |
Does your household own a radio? | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .34 | .31 |
Does your household own a television? | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .97 | .97 |
Does any member of your household own a watch? | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .38 | .37 |
Does any member of your household own a mobile phone? | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .49 | .44 |
Does any member of your household own a motorcycle? | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .29 | .26 |
Does any member of your household own land that can be used for agriculture? ¥ | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .16 | – |
Does any member of your household own livestock, herds, other farm animals, or poultry? ¥ | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .11 | – |
Does any member of your household own a bicycle? ¥ | 1 = No 2 = Yes | .06 | |
Yesterday, how many meals did you eat? (Ate at least two meals yesterday) ¥ | 0 = No or one meal 1 = Two or more meals | .10 | – |
How many adults aged 18 years and older sleep in the same sleeping area with you?¥ | 0 = No adults 1 = One adult 2 = More than one adult | .07 | – |