Table 2 Characteristics of sexual initiation by first sexual partner's age
From: Age differences at sexual debut and subsequent reproductive health: Is there a link?
Age difference between respondent and partner at first sex | Younger or less than 5 years older | 5 to 9 years older | 10 or more years older |
|---|---|---|---|
% (n) | % (n) | % (n) | |
Age of sexual initiation | |||
≤ 14 | 18.7 (73) | 23.0 (38) | 14.0 (6) |
15–17 | 54.2 (212) | 49.7 (82) | 46.5 (20) |
≥ 18 | 27.1 (106) | 27.3 (45) | 39.5 (17) |
χ 2 p-value | 0.307 | ||
Mean (yrs) | 16.3 | 16.2 | 16.9 |
Age difference between respondent and partner | |||
Mean (yrs) | 2.1 | 6.3 | 13.0 |
Relationship to first sexual partner* | |||
Husband | 0.5 (2) | 1.8 (3) | 4.9 (2) |
Boyfriend | 96.4 (376) | 95.2 (157) | 87.8 (36) |
Friend | 2.3 (9) | 1.2 (2) | 4.9 (2) |
Other | 0.8 (3) | 1.8 (3) | 2.4 (1) |
χ 2 p-value | 0.091 | ||
Used a condom at first sex | |||
Yes | 23.0 (90) | 17.6 (29) | 18.6 (8) |
No | 77.0 (301) | 82.4 (136) | 81.4 (35) |
χ 2 p-value | 0.326 |