| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | bad weather |
| 2 | sickness |
| 3 | distance to school |
| 4 | family problems |
| 5 | food shortage |
| 6 | help parents |
| 7 | learning difficulties |
| 8 | teacher shortage |
| 9 | student indifference |
| 10 | failure to pay fees |
| 11 | community conflicts |
| 12 | seasonal agriculture |
| 13 | other |
| 99 | don't know |
| 999 | not applicable |