Table 5 Variables evaluated for possible association of condom use by in-school youths of Shendi town, West Gojjam Zone, January 2012

Sex

Male

59

32

2.35(1.22, 4.50)**

2.56(1.26, 5.22)**

Female

29

37

1

1

Age

15-19

66

55

1

1

20-24

22

14

1.31(0.61, 2.79)

1.61(0.60, 4.29)

Educational level

9-10

76

56

1

1

11-12

12

13

0.68(0.28, 1.60)

0.57(0.19, 1.67)

Currently living with

Both biological parents

12

9

1

1

Live with single parent

6

5

0.90(0.20, 3.90)

1.02(0.20, 5.05)

Live with relatives or friends

45

38

0.88(0.33, 2.33)

1.08(0.36, 3.20)

Live with alone

25

17

1.10(0.38, 3.18)

1.21(0.36, 4.09)

Alcohol drinking

No

20

11

1

1

Yes

68

58

0.64(0.28, 1.45)

0.47(0.18, 1.19)

Discussion with their close

friends

No

17

24

1

1

Yes

71

45

2.22(1.07, 4.59)**

2.84(1.27, 6.37)**

Perceived economic status of the family

Poor

15

22

1

1

Medium

68

38

0.57(0.24,1.35)

2.92(1.28, 6.68)**

Rich

5

9

0.50(0.16, 1.54)

0.77(0.20, 2.98)