Table 3 Distribution of contraceptive use and sexual behavior by sex
Women N = 297 | Men N = 267 | p value a | |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | ||
First sexual intercourse with a boyfriend | 236 (79.46) | 158 (59.2) | P < 0.001 |
Contraceptive use in first intercourse | 236 (91.1) | 195 (73.03) | P = 0.004 |
Current contraceptives use | 255 (85.8) | 234 (87.6) | p > 0.05 |
Currently in sexual relationship | 183 (61.6) | 127 (47.6) | P = 0.002 |
Ever had sexual intercourse | 21 (7.07) | 22 (8.2) | p > 0.05 |
Always satisfactory sex | 118 (39.7) | 144 (53.93) | P = 0.008 |
Ever used emergency contraception | 172 (57.91) | 182 (68.16) | P = 0.07 |
Had unsafe sex in past year | 23 (7.74) | 42 (15.7) | P = 0.01 |
Number of sexual partners in the past year, M (SD) | 1.07 (0.28) | 3.47(2.04) | P = 0.005 |
Frequency of sex | |||
1–2 in a week | 21 (7.07) | 88 (32.95) | |
1–2 in a month | 130 (43.77) | 50 (18.72) | P = 0.029 |
1–2 in a year | 48 (16.16) | 34 (12.73) | |
More than twice a week | 14 (4.71) | 56 (20.97) | |
Had sex under drugs effect | 31 (10.43) | 68 (25.46) | P = 0.000 |
Had sex under alcohol effect | 164 (55.21) | 157 (58.8) | p > 0.05 |
Age at first sex, M (SD) | 17.48 (9.13) | 16.63 (1.97) | p > 0.05 |
Current contraceptive method | P = 0.01 | ||
Coitus interruptus | 19 (6.39) | 21 (7.86) | |
Condom | 151 (50.84) | 167 (62.54) | |
Hormonal pills | 78 (26.26) | 37 (13.85) | |
Others | 7 (2.35) | 9 (3.37) | |
Had an abortion | 7 (2.35) | 7 (2.62) | p > 0.05 |
Sources of information | |||
School | 145 (48.82) | 119 (44.56) | |
Family | 6 (2.02) | 6 (2.24) | P = 0.001 |
Internet | 0 (0) | 2 (0.74) | |
Heath providers | 14 (4.71) | 0 (0) | |
Information about STIs and contraceptives right answers | n (%) | n (%) | p value a |
Coitus interruptus is a very safe contraceptive. | 286 (96.29) | 251 (94) | P = 0.213 |
if condom is washed carefully, it is possible to reuse it several times. | 287 (96.63) | 253 (94.75) | P = 0.110 |
To use hormonal pills, you have to appoint a general practitioner at primary health centre | 262 (88.21) | 196 (73.4) | P = 0.000 |
Having sex during menstruation is safe to prevent pregnancies | 275 (92.59) | 231 (86.51) | P = 0.062 |
Hormonal pills are effective if you take it before sex | 268 (90.23) | 195 (73.03) | P = 0.000 |
Hormonal pills protect against STI | 275 (92.59) | 231 (86.51) | P = 0.043 |
The only method that protects you against STI is condom | 246 (82.82) | 192 (71.91) | P = 0.004 |
All women active sexually has to perform a Papanicolau annually. | 242 (81.48) | 176 (65.91) | P = 0.000 |
STI are common in our society | 32 (10.77) | 43 (16.10) | P = 0.056 |