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. 2021 Nov 8;55:74. doi: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2021055003076

Table 2. Distribution of variables related to sexual behavior.

Characteristics n %
Have you ever had sexual intercourse? (n = 1,740)    
No 179 10.3
Yes 1,561 89.7
Age of first sexual intercourse (n = 1,561)    
Less than 12 years old 5 0.3
12–15 years old 415 26.6
16–18 years old 893 57.2
More than 18 years old 248 15.9
Used contraceptive method in the last sexual intercourse (n = 1,561)a    
No 159 10.2
Yes 1,402 89.8
Used method (n = 1,402)b    
Male/female condom 863 61.6
Oral contraceptive 1,057 75.4
Intrauterine device 13 0.9
Interrupted coitus 51 3.6
Injectable contraceptive 12 0.9
Diaphragm 2 0.1
Vaginal ring 4 0.3
Calendar-based contraceptive 21 1.5
Minipill 3 0.2
Other 8 0.6
Type of partner in the last sexual intercourse (n = 1,561)    
Long-term 1,186 76.0
Short-term 375 24.0
Heard about emergency contraception (n = 1,561)    
No 7 0.4
Yes 1,554 99.6
Information source (n = 1,554)b    
Family member 363 23.4
Friend 975 62.7
Drugstore 195 12.5
Advertisement 379 24.4
Teacher/professor 318 20.5
Health professional 279 18.0

a Except emergency contraception.

b Possible to select more than one answer.