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.