Table 3.
Percentage distribution of the first use of condom by age, partner, and reason among youths (n=195) in the Kanchanaburi Demographic Surveillance System site, 2004
| Characteristics | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) at first use of condom | ||
| <15 | 11 | 5.6 |
| 15–19 | 153 | 78.5 |
| 20–24 | 31 | 15.9 |
| Sex partner at first use | ||
| Spouse | 9 | 4.6 |
| Girlfriend | 120 | 61.5 |
| Friend (female) | 42 | 21.5 |
| Commercial sex worker | 24 | 12.3 |
| Reason at first use | ||
| Prevent pregnancy | 114 | 58.4 |
| Protect STIs | 77 | 39.5 |
| Other reasons (to prevent messy, try out, menstruation of partner, etc.) | 4 | 2.1 |
STIs=Sexually transmitted infections