TABLE 2.

Top Ten Most Important Empowerment Components by Stakeholder Group

ItemOriginal ItemRevised Item Centered on Adolescent GirlsNational ExpertsCommunity StaffMothersAdolescents
1Same respect as sons/boysMy parents treat me the same as sons/boys.X
2Understanding of social and cultural values and life skillsI have basic life skills to take care of myself and/or my family (such as sewing, agriculture, etc.)X
3Capacity to negotiateI am able to freely share and negotiate my ideas.X
4Job with fair wages (including factories, agriculture business, opportunities abroad)I am able to be paid the same wages as a male for doing the same work.X
6Family that supports her decision makingaMy family supports my decisions.XX
8Supportive parentsMy parents support me and help me move ahead with my education.X
10No discriminationaI am not discriminated against on the basis of gender, religion, or caste/ethnicity,XX
17Given responsibility regardless of gender rolesI am given the same work as boys/sons.X
29Knowledge about menstruationaI am knowledgeable about menstruation.XX
30TransportationI have access to transportation and a way to travel from one place to another.X
32Knowledge about child marriage and child rightsI am knowledgeable about the harm associated with child marriage and importance of child rights.X
38Makes own decisionsI have the ability to make my own decisions about my life.X
43Participates in decision-makingI participate and provide input into decisions made by my parents.X
47LiteracyI am able to read, write and conduct simple calculations for use in day-to-day life.X
48Family support for her growth and developmentMy family supports my holistic growth and development.X
49Treat and be treated equallyI treat everyone equally, with respect, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, caste/ethnicity, or religion.Xb
57Knowledge about HIV/AIDSI am knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS.X
58Knowledge about first aidI am knowledgeable about first aid.X
66Education (including age-specific education)aI have at least a primary education.XbX
71HygieneaI maintain my personal hygiene.XXX
73No discrimination during menstruationaI do not experience discrimination during menstruation.XX
75Her ideas and decisions heard and respectedMy ideas and decisions are heard and respected by my parents.X
76NutritionaI eat nutritious food.XXbX
78Understands the importance of educationI understand the importance of education.X
82SchoolsI have access to school facilities.X
89Sex educationI am educated about sex.Xb
96Good sanitationaI live in a clean and hygienic environment with good sanitation.XX
98Health resources (including doctors, health posts, hospitals, and ambulance services)I have access to health resources including doctors, health posts, hospitals, and ambulance services.X
104Positive thinkingI think positively and have a good attitude.X
  • a Items that appeared in the top 10 for multiple stakeholder groups.

  • b Rated as most important for that group.