Table 4 Association between perceived self efficacy to refuse sex, peer sexual behaviour and adoption of sexual abstinence
Variable (n = 420) | Abstinence | Â | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | No | Yes | P = value* |
| Â | No (%) | No (%) | Â |
How confident are you to Refuse sex with someone who gives you a lift? | Â | Â | Â |
Very confident | 24 (8.6) | 255 (91.4) | Â |
Confident | 6 (20) | 24 (80) | .014 |
Not confident | 11 (15.5) | 60 (84.5) | Â |
Can't say | 9 (23.7) | 29 (76.3) | Â |
Attitude towards abstinence | Â | Â | Â |
Highly favourable | 3 (2.7) | 109 (97.3) | < 0.001 |
Favourable | 13 (12.4) | 92 (87.6) | Â |
Unfavourable | 35 (17.9) | 160(81.2) | Â |
Have some of your friends had sexual intercourse? | Â | Â | Â |
Some of them | 23 (19) | 98 (81) | Â |
Most of them | 9 (27.3) | 24 (72.7) | < 0.0001 |
All of them | 8 (42.1) | 11(57.9) | Â |
Don't know | 10 (4.2) | 230 (95.8) | Â |