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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of study participants, by sex (N = 58)

From: Exploring contraception myths and misconceptions among young men and women in Kwale County, Kenya

 

Youth Males n (%)

Youth Females n (%)

Age range in years

All (18–24)

30 (100%)

All (18–24)

28 (100%)

Highest school level

 Primary incomplete

1 (3.3)

2 (7.1)

 Primary complete

1 (3.3)

7 (25.0)

 Secondary incomplete

5 (16.7)

3 (10.7)

 Secondary complete

17 (56.7)

8 (28.6)

 Tertiary/college

6 (20.0)

8 (28.6)

Relationship status

 Single

20 (66.7)

13 (46.4)

 Dating/Friends with benefits

8 (26.7)

13 (46.4)

 Married/Engaged

2 (6.6)

2 (7.2)

Religion

 Muslim

30 (100)

23 (82.1)

 Christian

 

5 (17.9)