Table 3.
Sources of information on sexual and reproductive health topics
| Main source n, % | Second main source n, % | Preferred source n, % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School/teachers | 100 (38.4) | 37 (14.2) | 36 (13.8) |
| Parents/Guardians | 93 (35.7) | 89 (34.2) | 100 (38.4) |
| Friends/peers | 26 (10.0) | 50 (19.2) | 30 (11.5) |
| Doctor/Nurse | 20 (7.6) | 20 (7.6) | 44 (16.9) |
| Other female relatives | 6 (2.3) | 21 (8.0) | 18 (6.9) |
| Sister | 5 (1.9) | 20 (7.6) | 11 (4.2) |
| Radio | 4 (1.5) | 2 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) |
| Religious organisations | 3 (1.1) | 5 (1.9) | 4 (1.5) |
| Brother | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.3) |
| Neighbours (community) | 1 (0.3) | 5 (1.9) | 3 (1.1) |
| Partner (boyfriend) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.1) | 1 (0.3) |
| Organizations/seminars | 0 (0.0) | 4 (1.5) | 3 (1.1) |
| TV | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Internet | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Books/Magazine | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) |
| Male relatives | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Any reliable person (whom they trust of having SRH knowledge) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 7 (2.6) |
| Total | 260 | 100% | |