| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Illness |
| 2 | Financial problems |
| 3 | Transportation problems |
| 4 | Working |
| 5 | Home duties |
| 6 | Not worth going |
| 7 | School closed/holidays |
| 8 | Truant/delinquent (no reason) |
| 9 | Pregnant/young mother |
| 10 | Baby sitting |
| 11 | Apprenticeship |
| 12 | Fear of gangs |
| 14 | Menstrual problems |
| 15 | Other |
| 99 | Not stated |
| 88 |