Table 1 Sample characteristics of sexually active men 15–54 years in Kenya [Weighted]
From: Determinants of modern contraceptive use among sexually active men in Kenya
Characteristics | Percent (%) | N |
|---|---|---|
Contraceptive use | ||
 None/traditional | 38.6 | 3,673 |
 Partner method | 36.4 | 3,462 |
 Male method | 25.0 | 2,378 |
Socio-demographic factors | ||
 Age | ||
  15–24 | 24.8 | 2,358 |
  25–34 | 34.7 | 3,297 |
  35–54 | 40.6 | 3,858 |
 Living children | ||
  None | 31.0 | 2,951 |
  1-2 | 30.2 | 2,875 |
  3+ | 38.8 | 3,688 |
 Age of last child | ||
  No child | 31.2 | 2,965 |
  0–2 years | 33.1 | 3,147 |
  3+ years | 35.7 | 3,401 |
 Residence | ||
  Urban | 46.1 | 4,382 |
  Rural | 53.9 | 5,132 |
 Region | ||
  Nairobi | 10.0 | 951 |
  Central | 1.1 | 102 |
  Coast | 15.1 | 1,434 |
  Eastern | 13.5 | 1,289 |
  Nyanza | 25.7 | 2,444 |
  Rift valley | 8.9 | 847 |
  Western | 11.7 | 1,114 |
  North Eastern | 14.0 | 1,332 |
 Marital status | ||
  Never married | 30.5 | 2,900 |
  Currently married | 63.2 | 6,012 |
  Formerly married | 6.3 | 601 |
 Religion | ||
  Catholic | 22.8 | 2,170 |
  Potestant | 67.0 | 6,379 |
  Muslim | 5.4 | 513 |
  No religion | 4.7 | 451 |
 Number of wives | ||
  No wives/partners | 36.8 | 3,501 |
  1 wife | 59.5 | 5,663 |
  2 and more wives | 3.7 | 349 |
Age at first marriage | ||
  Never married | 30.5 | 2,900 |
  11–24 years | 40.3 | 3,833 |
  25 and more years | 29.2 | 2,780 |
 Age at first intercourse | ||
  Less than 14 years | 15.2 | 1,447 |
  14–17 years | 45.3 | 4,313 |
  18–24 years | 34.8 | 3,310 |
  25 and more years | 4.7 | 443 |
 Marital duration | ||
  Never married | 30.5 | 2,900 |
  0–9 years | 29.9 | 2,844 |
  10+ years | 39.6 | 3,769 |
Socio-economic factors | ||
 Wealth index | ||
  Poor | 23.1 | 2,195 |
  Medium | 30.9 | 2,943 |
  Rich | 46.0 | 4,376 |
 Education | ||
  None | 3.1 | 295 |
  Primary | 47.7 | 4,541 |
  Secondary/Higher | 49.2 | 4,678 |
 Currently working | ||
  No | 9.4 | 896 |
  Yes | 90.6 | 8,617 |
Interaction with health system | ||
 Discussed FP with health worker | ||
  No | 87.2 | 8,297 |
  Yes | 12.8 | 1,216 |
Behavioural/attitudinal factors | ||
 Fertility preference | ||
  Want another child | 31.3 | 2,977 |
  Undecided | 2.0 | 186 |
  Want no more | 29.4 | 2,800 |
  No regular partner | 37.3 | 3,551 |
 Contraception is a woman’s business | ||
  Disagree | 85.9 | 8,173 |
  Agree | 12.9 | 1,227 |
  Don’t know | 1.2 | 114 |
 Women who use contraception become promiscous | ||
  Disagree | 66.7 | 6,342 |
  Agree | 29.4 | 2,800 |
  Don’t know | 3.9 | 372 |
 Number of sexual partners | ||
  1 partner | 9.8 | 929 |
  2-5 partners | 54.6 | 5,197 |
  6+ partners | 35.6 | 3,388 |
Access to media | ||
 Frequency of reading newspaper/magazine | ||
  Not at all | 35.2 | 3,352 |
  Less than once a week | 21.2 | 2,015 |
  At least once a week | 43.6 | 4,147 |
 Frequency of listening to radio | ||
  Not at all | 5.0 | 480 |
  Less than once a week | 7.6 | 721 |
  At least once a week | 87.4 | 8,312 |
 Frequency of watching TV | ||
  Not at all | 21.1 | 2,009 |
  Less than once a week | 17.0 | 1,613 |
  At least once a week | 61.9 | 5,892 |
Total (N) | 100.0 | 9,514 |