Table 4.
Sexual experiences among female university students, southwest Ethiopia, 2021 (n = 353).
| Variable | Category | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have you ever had sexual intercourse | Yes | 239 | 67.7 |
| No | 114 | 32.3 | |
| Age at first sexual intercourse | 18–24 years | 207 | 58.6 |
| ≥25 years | 32 | 9.1 | |
| How old was the person with whom you had your first sexual intercourse | Do not know | 178 | 50.4 |
| 18–24 years | 46 | 13.0 | |
| ≥25 years | 15 | 4.2 | |
| Were you willing when you first had sex | Have not had sex | 114 | 32.3 |
| Yes | 56 | 15.9 | |
| No | 183 | 51.8 | |
| Reason for sexual intercourse unwillingness | No | 114 | 32.3 |
| Drunken alcohol | 54 | 15.3 | |
| False promise | 64 | 18.1 | |
| Financial support | 73 | 20.7 | |
| To pass an exam | 48 | 13.6 | |
| How many sexual partners have you had until now | None | 114 | 32.3 |
| One | 94 | 26.6 | |
| Two | 29 | 8.2 | |
| Three | 33 | 9.3 | |
| Four or more | 83 | 23.5 | |
| Able to freely discuss issues with family member | Yes | 57 | 16.1 |
| No | 296 | 83.9 |