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. 2011 May 12;11:304. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-304

Table 6.

Perceived factors obstructing the adoption of abstinence by sexually active respondents

Reasons why respondents found it difficult abstaining No (%) n = 50
Love 4(8.9)
Uncontrollable sexual urges/it's a normal thing/can't do without it. 21(46.7)
Don't know. 4(8.9)
Material benefits 6(13.3)
Peer pressure/coercion 8(17.8)
I'm old enough./I never plan to abstain 2(4.4)
No response 2