Table 2 Sexual activity and risky sexual behaviors in the study sample
From: Psychosocial predictors of sexual initiation and high-risk sexual behaviors in early adolescence
Sexual activity | N = 1,175 |
|---|---|
   Active by sixth grade | 11.1% |
   Active by eighth grade | 21.0% |
   Not sexually active | 67.9% |
Individual risky sexual behavior items (among those sexually active by eighth grade) | N = 247 |
Not used condom last time had sex | 7.2% |
Had been drinking or using drugs | 3.2% |
No method used to prevent pregnancy | 4.9% |
How many times pregnant | Â |
   Once or not sure | 3.7% |
   Two or more times | 1.0% |
Number of people had sex with | Â |
   1 person | 41.9% |
   2–3 people | 33.8% |
   4–5 people | 9.8% |
   6 or more people | 14.5% |