Table 2 a Socio-demographic characteristics of sexually active immigrant youths (N = 439). b Reproductive Health characteristics of sexually active immigrant youths (N = 439)
a | ||
|---|---|---|
Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
Sex | ||
Male | 182 | 41.5 |
Female | 257 | 58.5 |
Age group | ||
18–24 | 172 | 39.2 |
25–29 | 126 | 28.7 |
30–34 | 141 | 32.1 |
Highest level of education attained | ||
Primary/incomplete secondary | 139 | 31.7 |
Complete Secondary/Higher | 300 | 68.3 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 275 | 62.6 |
Married/Cohabiting | 164 | 37.4 |
Wealth index | ||
Poor | 176 | 40.1 |
Middle | 163 | 37.1 |
Rich | 100 | 22.8 |
b | ||
|---|---|---|
Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
Migration status | ||
Documented | 239 | 54.4 |
Undocumented | 200 | 45.6 |
Duration of stay in Hillbrow | ||
0–2 years | 105 | 23.9 |
3–5 years | 171 | 39.0 |
6–20 years | 163 | 37.1 |
Discrimination in Hillbrow | ||
Yes | 254 | 57.9 |
No | 185 | 42.2 |
Social support in South Africa | ||
Yes | 346 | 78.8 |
No | 93 | 21.2 |
Information about family planning 6 months prior to survey | ||
Yes | 264 | 60.1 |
No | 175 | 39.9 |
Current use of family planning | ||
Yes | 357 | 81.3 |
No | 82 | 18.7 |