Table 1 Categories of the independent variables

Age

15–24

25–34

35 and above

Place of residence

Urban

Rural

Religion

Islam

Other religion

Educational status

No education

Primary

Secondary

Higher

Wealth index

(The wealth index is prepared by using 28 types of household assets)

Poorest

Poorer

Middle

Richer

Richest

Divisions

Barishal

Chattogram

Dhaka

Khulna

Mymensingh

Rajshahi

Rangpur

Sylhet

Partner’s educational status

No education

Primary

Secondary

Higher

Access to media

No

Yes

Age at first marriage

< 18

18 and above

Number of living children

0–1 Children

2

2+

Decision makers for using contraception

Mainly respondent

Mainly husband

Respondent, Husband Joint decision

Visited by FP workers

No

Yes

Sex of household head

Male

Female

The desired number of children

0–2

2+

Currently working

No

Yes

Knowledge of the ovulatory cycle

Poor knowledge

Good knowledge

Have you ever had an abortion?

No

Yes

Currently breastfeeding

No

Yes