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
| Â | 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 |  |