Understanding factors associated with attending secondary school in Tanzania using household survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable access for all by 2030, leaving no one behind. One indicator selected to measure progress towards achievement is the participation rate of youth in education (SDG 4.3.1). Here we aim to understand drivers of school attendance using one country in East Africa as an example.

Methods

Nationally representative household survey data (2015-16 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey) were used to explore individual, household and contextual factors associated with secondary school attendance in Tanzania. These included, age, head of household's levels of education, gender, household wealth index and total number of children under five. Contextual factors such as average pupil to qualified teacher

SUBMITTER: Pezzulo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8880958 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature