Table 2 Sexual health practices among sexually active SIYP by Sex in South-West, Nigeria (N = 968)
Variables | Male (N = 548) n (%) | Female (N = 420) N (%) | X2; p value | Total (N = 968) (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contraceptive Method used at last sexual activitya | ||||
 Condom | 130 (23.7%) | 106 (25.2%) | X2 = 1.99 p = 0.16 | 236 (24.4%) |
 Pills | 12 (2.2%) | 52 (12.4%) | 64 (6.6%) | |
 Withdrawal method | 15 (2.7%) | 19 (4.5%) | 34 (3.5%) | |
 Safe Period | 6 (1.1%) | 9 (2.1%) | 15 (1.6%) | |
 Traditional | 1 (0.2%) | 10 (2.4%) | 11 (1.1%) | |
Multiple Partners | ||||
 one sexual partner | 222 (40.5%) | 204 (48.6%) | X2 = 6.27 p < 0.01 | 426 (28.3%) |
 more than one sexual partner | 326 (59.5%) | 216 (51.4%) | 542 (56.0%) | |
Transactional Sex | ||||
 No | 409 (74.6%) | 338 (80.5%) | X2 = 4.60 p = 0.03 | 747 (77.2%) |
 Yes | 139 (25.4%) | 82 (19.5%) | 221 (22.8%) | |
Inconsistent use of condom | ||||
 No | 25 (4.6%) | 40 (9.5%) | X2 = 9.34 p < 0.002 | 65 (6.7%) |
 Yes | 523 (95.4%) | 380 (90.5%) | 903 (93.3%) | |