Table 5 Comparison of sexual behaviour between male and female married youth aged 15–24 in Butajira, Ethiopia, 2004 (n = 698)
Variable | Female n (%) | Male n (%) | Crude OR and (95% CI) Male/Female |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
15–19 | 167 (28.6) | 16 (13.9) | 1.00 |
20–24 | 416 (71.4) | 99 (86.1) | 2.4 (1.42–4.339) |
Number of. partners in the past one year | |||
One | 568 | 107 | 1.00 |
More than one | 15 | 8 | 2.83 (1.17–6.84) |
Sex with casual partners | |||
No | 579 (99.3) | 110 (95.7) | 1.00 |
Yes | 4 (0.7) | 5 (4.3) | 6.58 (1.74–24.89) |
Ever use of condoms | |||
Yes | 38 (6.5) | 9 (7.8) | 1.00 |
No | 545 (93.5) | 106 (92.2) | 0.82 (0.38–1.47) |
Condom use in the past one year | |||
Consistent use | 6 (15.8) | 3 (33.3) | 1.00 |
Inconsistent use | 6 (15.8) | 2 (22.2) | 0.67 (0.04–8.48) |
Did not use at all | 26 (26.0) | 4 (44.4) | 0.46 (0.05–6.37) |
Condom use with casual partners | |||
Yes | 3 | 3 | 1.00 |
No | 1 | 2 | 2.0 (0.11–156.75) |