Table 3.
distribution of attitude of parents towards RH discussion with adolescents in Debre Markos, 2019
| Questions asked | Frequency | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parents and their adolescents should discuss on RH | Agree | 415 | 87.2% |
| Disagree | 32 | 6.7% | |
| Not sure | 29 | 6.1% | |
| Discussion about RH issues helps delay first sex | Agree | 350 | 73.2% |
| Disagree | 37 | 7.7% | |
| Not sure | 91 | 19.0% | |
| Unmarried couples must use a condom if they want to have sex | Agree | 318 | 66.5% |
| Disagree | 88 | 18.4% | |
| Not sure | 72 | 15.1% | |
| Condom prevents STIs and HIV/AIDS | Agree | 350 | 73.2% |
| Disagree | 53 | 11.1% | |
| Not sure | 75 | 15.7% | |
| Contraceptives prevent unwanted pregnancy | Agree | 342 | 71.7% |
| Disagree | 34 | 7.1% | |
| Not sure | 101 | 21.2% | |