Table 2.
Bivariate analysis of socio-cultural factors associated with adolescent pregnancy.
| Socio-cultural factors | Pregnant % | Non-pregnant % | Chi-square (χ2) | P-Value (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level of strictness of rules and regulations in family | 62.010 | 0.000* | ||
| Not strict | 79.2 | 20.8 | ||
| Strict | 36.7 | 63.3 | ||
| Freedom within the family to discuss issues related to sexuality | 9.600 | 0.002* | ||
| No | 56 | 44 | ||
| Yes | 40 | 60 | ||
| Religious support of sex before marriage | 4.312 | 0.038* | ||
| No | 46 | 54 | ||
| Yes | 64.7 | 35.3 | ||
| Peer influence to engage in sexual intercourse | 7.793 | 0.005* | ||
| No | 45.7 | 54.3 | ||
| Yes | 61.3 | 38.7 | ||
| Reaction of parents toward pregnancy | 70.064 | 0.000* | ||
| Sad | 38.1 | 61.9 | ||
| Happy | 86.7 | 13.3 | ||
| Reaction of siblings toward pregnancy | 66.702 | 0.000* | ||
| Sad | 38.8 | 61.2 | ||
| Happy | 87.1 | 12.9 | ||
*
Significant results