Table 2.
Characteristics of adolescents and youth participants in individual in-depth interviews (IDIs) in the five communes of Conakry urban area.
| Socio-demographic characteristics | Number (n = 26) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ages groups: adolescents and youth | ||
| 15–19 | 9 | 34.6 |
| 20–24 | 17 | 65.4 |
| Age group of male vs. female | ||
| Male (n = 8) | ||
| 15–19 | 2 | 25 |
| 20–24 | 6 | 75 |
| Female (18) | ||
| 15–19 | 7 | 38.9 |
| 20–24 | 11 | 61.1 |
| Sex | ||
| Men | 8 | 30.8 |
| Women | 18 | 69.2 |
| Residence: adolescents and youth | ||
| Kaloum | 6 | 23.1 |
| Dixinn | 6 | 23.1 |
| Matam | 4 | 15.4 |
| Ratoma | 5 | 19.2 |
| Matoto | 5 | 19.2 |
| Schooling: adolescents and youth | ||
| Attended formal school | 16 | 61.5 |
| Did not attend formal school | 10 | 38.5 |
| Marital status:- adolescents and youth | ||
| Married | 14 | 53.8 |
| Unmarried | 12 | 46.2 |