Table 2.
Sources used by students to gain knowledge of contraception and sexual health
| Source of information | Total using source (n = 426) | Males using source (n = 132) | Females using source (n = 294) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No knowledge | 17 (4%) | 7 (5.3%) | 10 (3.4%) |
| Parent/guardian | 91 (21.3%) | 11 (8.3%) | 80 (27.1%) |
| Other family member | 82 (19.2%) | 13 (9.8%) | 69 (23.4%) |
| School | 277 (64.9%) | 64 (48.5%) | 213 (72.2%) |
| Friend | 221 (51.8%) | 66 (50%) | 155 (52.5%) |
| Doctor | 78 (18.3%) | 28 (21.2%) | 50 (16.9%) |
| Magazines/books | 153 (35.8%) | 47 (35.6%) | 106 (35.9%) |
| TV/radio | 181 (42.4%) | 60 (45.5%) | 121 (41%) |
| Internet | 123 (28.8%) | 62 (47%) | 61 (20.7%) |
| Cinema | 113 (26.5%) | 29 (22%) | 84 (28.5%) |
| Poster/leaflet | 42 (9.8%) | 11 (8.3%) | 31 (10.5%) |
| Other | 6 (1.4%) | 5 (3.8%) | 1 (0.3%) |
(* Multiple responses were noted for single participants.)