Table 1

 Characteristics of sexually experienced adolescents

% (n = 145)
Male44.0
Ever any STD14.5
Sexual intercourse past 3 months64.8
Involvement in extracurricular activities44.8
Maternal education
Completed 12th grade53
Some college21
Paternal education
Completed 12th grade51
Some college26
Level of perceived social supportMean (SD)
*1 = very close to female/male parent/guardian; 4 = not close at all.
†1 = see or talk to closest friend every day or almost every day; 6 = less than once a month.
‡1 = yes; 0 = no.
Close to female parent/guardian1.3 (0.58)*
Close to male parent/guardian1.2 (1.10)*
Contact with closest friend1.2 (0.75)†
Extracurricular activities0.4 (0.50)‡