Contraceptive Use Among High School Students in Kenya

摘要: Data from a 1989 survey of 2059 students enrolled in 29 urban and rural secondary schools Nakuru District Kenya indicate that 69% males 27% females were sexually experienced. Males mean ages 17.8 17.2 years respectively. Among the experienced 49% 42% had ever used contraception. 25% 28% method contraception at first intercourse 31% 29% respectively done so most recent intercourse. 55% 43% condom while rhythm 6% 10% oral pill. To obtain contraceptives 33% 46% visited clinics 36% relied upon friends. For high socioeconomic status academic achievement favorable attitude toward important factors predicting use contraceptive None these however predicted male use. who reported their partner approved twice as likely to have sex.