Table 2.
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS and pregnancy knowledge by gender among in-school adolescents, Eastern Hararge Zone, Oromia Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia, 2011
| Variable | Male [n (%)=1995 (71.8)] | Female [n (%)=781 (28.2)] | Total n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive knowledge of HIV diagnosis method | |||
| Yes | 1223 (61.6) | 392 (50.2) | 1615 (58.4) |
| No | 762 (38.4) | 389 (49.8) | 1151 (41.6) |
| Comprehensive knowledge of HIV transmission modes | |||
| Yes | 1425 (71.8) | 466 (59.7) | 1891 (68.4) |
| No | 560 (28.2) | 315 (40.3) | 875 (31.6) |
| Comprehensive knowledge of HIV prevention methods | |||
| Yes | 1136 (57.2) | 376 (48.1) | 1512 (54.7) |
| No | 849 (42.8) | 405 (51.9) | 1254 (45.3) |
| Comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge | |||
| Yes | 542 (27.3) | 135 (17.3) | 677 (24.5) |
| No | 1443 (72.7) | 646 (82.7) | 2089 (75.5) |
| Comprehensive knowledge of pregnancy occurrence dates in relation to menstrual cycle | |||
| Yes | 681 (34.3) | 347 (44.4) | 1028 (37.2) |
| No | 1304 (65.7) | 434 (55.6) | 1738 (62.8) |
| Comprehensive knowledge of some pregnancy prevention methods | |||
| Yes | 1086 (54.7) | 228 (29.2) | 1314 (47.5) |
| No | 899 (45.3) | 553 (70.8) | 1452 (52.5) |
| Comprehensive pregnancy knowledge | |||
| Yes | 403 (20.3) | 109 (14.0) | 512 (18.5) |
| No | 1582 (79.7) | 672 (86.0) | 2254 (81.5) |
| Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS and pregnancy | |||
| Yes | 114 (5.7) | 25 (3.2) | 139 (5.0) |
| No | 1871 (94.3) | 756 (96.8) | 2627 (95.0) |