Fig. 1From: Associations between dimensions of empowerment and nutritional status among married adolescent girls in East Africa: a structural equation modelling studyExploratory structural equation model of the relationship between dimensions of empowerment and nutrition status, controlling for important covariates. Notes: Rectangles indicate observed (directly measured) variables. Ovals represent latent constructs or factors (empowerment dimensions). Unidirectional arrows represent direct effects of exposure on outcome. The lefthand side of the model is an exploratory factor analysis of empowerment indicators to define the underlying factor structure (empowerment dimensions). The righthand side of the model is a regression analysis of a nutritional outcome on empowerment dimensions. Both sides of the model are estimated simultaneously. Not shown: Error terms for estimated variables, covariance of factorsBack to article page