Table 6 The status regarding sexual activity and family planning method use of English Medical Program first year students of NEU, Northern Cyprus, 2016 (N = 189)
Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Sexual activity experience (n = 169) | ||
Yes | 43 | 25.4 |
No | 126 | 74.6 |
Age of first sexual interaction (n = 37) | ||
< 14 | 3 | 8.1 |
14 | 2 | 5.4 |
15 | 4 | 10.8 |
16 | 4 | 10.8 |
17 | 7 | 18.9 |
18 | 9 | 24.3 |
19 | 3 | 8.1 |
≥ 20 | 5 | 13.5 |
Mean: 17 ± SD2.05 Median: 17 Minimum - Maximum: 12–23 | ||
Use of family planning method at first sexual intercourse (n = 38) | ||
Yes | 20 | 52.6 |
No | 18 | 47.4 |
Family planning method used at first sexual relation (n = 28)a | ||
Condom | 20 | 71.4 |
Withdrawal | 6 | 21.4 |
Oral contraceptive pill | 2 | 7.1 |
Spermicide | 1 | 3.6 |
ECPs | 1 | 3.6 |
Current regular sexual activity (n = 46)b | ||
Yes | 19 | 41.3 |
No | 27 | 58.7 |