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B. Table, 12: Balance Test after PSM by strata. HH with working mothers

G. Attendance, ) Mother in union

B. Table, 13: Balance Test after PSM by strata. HH with non-working mothers Block 1

B. Table, 14: Balance Test after PSM by strata

B. Table, 15: Balance Test after PSM by strata

G. Attendance, ) Mother in union