Table 1. Selected Characteristics of Survey Sample; W% = weighted percent.
| Baltimore, W% (N) | Johannesburg, W% (N) | |
|---|---|---|
| N | 456 | 496 |
| Sociodemographic Characteristics | ||
| Sex | ||
| Male | 46.4 (263) | 56.7 (272) |
| Female | 53.6 (193) | 43.3 (224) |
| Age group | 43.0 (252)57.0 (204)16.8 | 50.6 (123)49.4 (373)16.6 |
| 15–16 | 43.0 (252) | 50.6 (123) |
| 17–19 | 57.0 (204) | 49.4 (373) |
| Mean age (SE) | 16.8 | 16.6 |
| School enrollment | ||
| Enrolled | 81.0 (388) | 84.3 (406) |
| Not enrolled | 19.0 (67) | 15.7 (88) |
| Among not enrolled, % who graduate | 66.6 (47) | 42.9 (32) |
| Perceived wealth status | ||
| Better than most | 36.7 (157) | 20.3 (110) |
| Same as most | 54.2 (264) | 68.5 (342) |
| Worse than most | 7.1 (30) | 11.2 (45) |
| Raised by | ||
| Two parents, biological | 37.9 (154) | 33.9 (167) |
| Two parents, one non-biological | 12.7 (54) | 18.8 (104) |
| One parent | 24.4 (109) | 9.6 (48) |
| Other relatives | 21.5 (129) | 36.4 (170) |
| Other non-relatives | 3.2 (18) | 1.3 (6) |
| Female Adult Support at Home | 10.0 (3.2) | 9.1 (3.3) |
| Mean (SD) | ||
| Male Adult Support at Home | 7.4 (4.0) | 7.3 (3.5) |
| Mean (SD) | ||
| Sexual and Violence Outcomes | ||
| Ever had sexual intercourse | 79.0 (359) | 70.0 (346) |
| Experienced home violence | 20.4 (106) | 42.6 (205) |