Characteristics of the interview sample, by contraceptive use, using self-reported questionnaire data
| Characteristic | Low users (n=17) | High users (n=14) |
|---|---|---|
| Average age (years) | 18.6 | 17.9 |
| Average sentence length (months) | 37.8 | 27.5 |
| Number of sexual partners | ||
| 1–5 | 0 | 4 |
| >6 | 17 | 10 |
| Currently in a relationship | ||
| Yes | 6 | 10 |
| No | 11 | 4 |
| Have a child/children | ||
| Yes | 3 | 0 |
| No | 14 | 14 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White British | 17 | 13 |
| Other | 0 | 1 |