Likert scale items

Favourable attitudes

10 - 14 years n(%)

15 - 19 years n(%)

p

It is hard to acquire birth control methods.

181 (46.3)

84 (47.1)

0.751

The sex with a condom is not good.

184 (47.1)

65 (36.7)

0.177

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

189 (48.5)

85 (48)

0.923

Using birth control methods increases commitment in the relationship.

68 (17.4)

26 (14.9)

0.454

I have difficulty talking about sex with my friends.

205 (52.7)

99 (55.9)

0.475

Hormonal contraceptives (pill or injection to birth control)

affect female health.

107 (27.7)

51 (28.8)

0.789

The hormonal contraceptive is fattening.

93 (23.8)

30 (17)

0.069

After contraceptive methods are used, it is difficult to become pregnant.

95 (24.3)

42 (23.7)

0.884

Birth control should be a female concern.

137 (35.3)

64 (36.2)

0.845

Birth control methods provide more sexual freedom.

224 (58)

116 (65.9)

0.076

Pregnancy is more fattening than the use of hormonal contraceptives.

240 (62)

112 (64.7)

0.538

Birth control should be the responsibility of the couple.

344 (88.4)

163 (92.6)

0.129

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

319 (82.2)

155 (89.6)

0.026

There are no difficulties with using birth control methods.

220 (56.7)

104 (59.1)

0.595