Sample Characteristics by Paternal Perception of Adolescent Male Readiness for Sex
| Characteristic | Total (n = 191) | Father Agrees Son is Ready for Sex (n = 76) | Father Does Not Agree Son is Ready for Sex (n = 115) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescents | |||
| Age, mean (SD), y | 16.6 (1.3) | 16.8 (1.3) | 16.4 (1.3) |
| Race/ethnicity, No. (%)a | |||
| Latino | 143 (76) | 54 (72) | 89 (79) |
| Non-Latino Black | 45 (24) | 21 (28) | 24 (21) |
| Born outside the United States, No. (%) | 43 (23) | 17 (23) | 26 (23) |
| Primary language at home, No. (%) | |||
| English | 118 (62) | 49 (65) | 69 (60) |
| Reported sexual activity, No. (%) | |||
| Ever had sex | 106 (56) | 53 (72) | 53 (46) |
| Reported paternal condom guidance, mean (SD) | |||
| Willing to provide condoms | 3.8 (1.2) | 4.1 (1.1) | 3.6 (1.2) |
| Recommended new condom for each sex act | 3.8 (1.3) | 4.2 (1.0) | 3.6 (1.4) |
| Demonstrated correct condom use | 2.1 (1.5) | 2.3 (1.6) | 2.0 (1.5) |
| Encouraged practicing condom use | 3.0 (1.5) | 3.3 (1.4) | 2.8 (1.5) |
| Fathers | |||
| Age, mean (SD), y | 44.0 (12.5) | 40.8 (11.3) | 45.9 (12.2) |
| Born outside the United States, No. (%) | 73 (38) | 27 (36) | 46 (40) |
| Employment status, No. (%) | |||
| Employed | 114 (60) | 41 (54) | 73 (64) |
| Perception of son’s sexual activity, No. (%) | |||
| Son has had sex | 59 (31) | 37 (49) | 22 (19) |
| Does not know | 75 (40) | 28 (37) | 47 (41) |
| Son has not had sex | 55 (29) | 10 (13) | 45 (39) |
Note: Percentages are shown as valid percent.
↵a Family race/ethnicity based on the adolescent report.