Table 3 sexual histories by respondents in Hawassa city Sidama Region Southern Ethiopia, Nov 2020 (n = 330)
Characteristics | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Started sexual intercourse | ||
Yes | 233 | 70.6 |
No | 97 | 29.4 |
Age at first sexual intercourse (n = 233) | ||
10–14 years | 12 | 5.1 |
15–19 years | 151 | 64.8 |
≥ 20 | 70 | 30.1 |
Reason to do sexual intercourse | ||
In marriage | 76 | 32.6 |
Personal desire | 25 | 10.7 |
Peer pressure | 20 | 8.5 |
Partner false promise | 20 | 8.5 |
Get money | 14 | 6 |
Pass exam | 12 | 5.1 |
Forced | 66 | 28.3 |
How many sexual partners do you have | ||
Nothing | 103 | 31.2 |
One | 144 | 43.6 |
Two and more | 83 | 25.2 |