Likert scale items

Favourable attitudes

Difference regarding

to SI

Total adolescents (n= 570)

No Sexual debut (n= 441)

Sexual Debut (n= 120)

%

(n)

%

(n)

%

(n)

x² (p)

It is hard to acquire birth control methods.

46.7

(265)

46.1

(202)

48.3

(58)

0.667

The sex with a condom is not good.

43.8

(249)

43.3

(190)

46.7

(56)

0.862

Using a method of birth control indicates a lack of confidence in your partner.

48.3

(274)

47.5

(208)

52.5

(63)

0.330

Using methods of birth control increases commitment in the relationship.

16.6

(94)

16.4

(72)

17.6

(21)

0.754

I have difficulty talking about sex with my friends.

53.7

(304)

50

(219)

66.7

(80)

0.001

Hormonal contraceptives (pill or injection to birth control) affect female health.

28.1

(158)

26.9

(117)

31.7

(38)

0.302

The hormonal contraceptive is fattening.

21.7

(123)

21

(92)

25.2

(30)

0.325

After using contraceptive methods, it is difficult to become pregnant.

24.1

(137)

23.6

(104)

26.9

(32)

0.463

Birth control should be a female concern.

35.6

(201)

35.6

(156)

36.1

(43)

0.917

Birth control methods provide more sexual freedom.

60.5

(340)

56.4

(246)

73.7

(87)

0.001

Pregnancy is more fattening than the use of hormonal Contraceptives.

62.9

(352)

62.2

(272)

65.2

(75)

0.557

Birth control should be the responsibility of the couple.

89.7

(507)

90.2

(396)

88.1

(104)

0.519

It is important to know the methods of birth control even before starting sexual life.

84.5

(474)

83.6

(366)

87.8

(101)

0.261

There are no difficulties with using birth control methods.

57.4

(324)

55.3

(242)

64.4

(76)

0.074