Table 4 Contraceptive methods used among sexually active unmarried youth
From: Sex knowledge, attitudes, and high-risk sexual behaviors among unmarried youth in Hong Kong
| Male | Female | Total | Chi-square tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adequacy of contraceptive knowledge (n) | 314 | 153 | 467 | 7.47 |
| Adequate | 89.6 | 92.0 | 90.6 | |
| Neutral | 4.6 | 2.2 | 3.6 | |
| Inadequate | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Frequency of contraceptive use in the past six months (n) | 200 | 120 | 320 | 1.98 |
| Uses each time | 49.0 | 49.2 | 49.1 | |
| Uses nearly each time | 30.0 | 30.8 | 30.3 | |
| Uses more than half | 9.5 | 10.0 | 9.7 | |
| Uses nearly half | 3.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | |
| Uses less than half | 3.0 | 0.8 | 2.2 | |
| Seldom uses | 5.5 | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
| Contraceptive methods being used in the past six months (n) | 183 | 131 | 314 | 14.35** |
| Male condom | 96.2 | 84.7 | 91.4 | |
| Female condom | 1.1 | 3.8 | 2.2 | |
| Contraceptive pills | 2.7 | 6.1 | 4.1 | |
| Injection | - | 1.5 | 0.6 | |
| Rhythm | - | 0.8 | 0.3 | |
| Coitus interruption | - | 2.3 | 1.0 | |
| Reasons for no contraception (n) | 129 | 93 | 222 | 15.24 |
| Have not thought of any sexual relationship before | 54.3 | 45.2 | 50.5 | |
| Don’t want to have any contraception | 6.2 | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| It is shameful to buy contraceptive products | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.7 | |
| I am afraid that my parents notice the contraceptive product | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | |
| I am afraid that contraception is harmful to health | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.4 | |
| I thought my partner is responsible for the contraception | 1.6 | 10.8 | 5.4 | |
| I have not thought of contraception to be made | 9.3 | 6.5 | 8.1 | |
| Sexual intercourse only within the rhythm | 12.4 | 9.7 | 11.3 | |
| Don’t worry about getting pregnant | 12.4 | 16.1 | 14.0 |