Table 5 Perceived factors promoting the adoption of abstinence by non-sexually active respondents
Variable | No (%) n = 370 |
|---|---|
Religious reasons | 50(13.6) |
Parental influence/Parental care | 22(6) |
Fear of HIV/AIDS, STIS, Pregnancy and other diseases | 87(23.6) |
Want to protect my future/Want to finish my education/Not good for me. | 53(14.4) |
No opportunity/No boyfriend/girlfriend | 6(1.6) |
No interest/I am too young. | 120(32.5) |
Don't want to lose my virginity now/It will pain me if I want to have sex/I want to wait till marriage. | 31(8.4) |