Table 3 Sexual history of preparatory and high school students in Woldia, northeast Ethiopia, 2016(n = 718)
Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Ever had sex | ||
Yes | 275 | 38.3 |
No | 443 | 61.7 |
First sexual partner (n = 275) | ||
Regular boy/girl friend | 153 | 55.5 |
Casual partner | 64 | 23.3 |
Husband or wife | 3 | 1.1 |
Family member | 10 | 3.6 |
Teacher | 27 | 9.8 |
Commercial worker | 18 | 6.5 |
Number of life time sexual partner (n = 275) | ||
One | 119 | 43.3 |
Two or more | 156 | 56.7 |
Time of initiation sexual activity (n = 718) | ||
Age less than 18 years | 132 | 18.4 |
Age 18 years and above | 586 | 81.6 |