Table 3. Sexual behaviors of youths who had sexual intercourse at Nekemte town, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2017 (n = 144).
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age at first sexual intercourse | ||
| <18 | 102 | 70.8 |
| ≥18 | 42 | 29.2 |
| Do you have sexual partner? | ||
| Yes, regular | 73 | 50.7 |
| Yes, occasional | 38 | 26.4 |
| No | 33 | 22.9 |
| Sexual intercourse with commercial sex workers | ||
| Yes | 30 | 20.8 |
| No | 114 | 79.2 |
| Last 12 months sexual intercourse | ||
| Yes | 112 | 77.8 |
| No | 32 | 22.2 |
| Number of sexual partner | ||
| 1 | 56 | 38.9 |
| ≥2 | 88 | 61.1 |
| Last 12 months condom use | ||
| Never used | 51 | 35.4 |
| Sometimes | 32 | 22.2 |
| Most of the times | 18 | 12.5 |
| Always | 43 | 29.9 |
| First sexual intercourse condom use | ||
| Yes | 59 | 41 |
| No | 85 | 59 |
| Reasons for not using condom | ||
| Condom not available | 12 | 11.7 |
| I dislike it | 12 | 11.7 |
| My partner refused | 10 | 9.7 |
| I have trust on my partner | 18 | 17.5 |
| Condom reduces pleasure | 24 | 23.3 |
| I did not think of it | 12 | 11.7 |
| Condom may have virus | 1 | 1 |
| Condom is expensive | 3 | 2.9 |
| I am in love with my partner | 7 | 6.8 |
| Others* | 4 | 3.9 |
| Last sexual intercourse condom use | ||
| Yes | 76 | 52.8 |
| No | 68 | 47.2 |
| Exchanged money or gift for sexual intercourse | ||
| Yes | 57 | 39.6 |
| No | 87 | 60.4 |
*virgin sexual intercourse doesn’t need condom use