Awareness is high, but there are gaps in knowledge that may be significant obstacles to behaviour change. Yet this will likely require the distribution of more detailed information, certainly more than can be given in a 30-second TV spot. Leaflets are difficult to distribute widely, but perhaps posters in schools, medical clinics of all types, and pharmacies can support a future campaign with more depth. But condom use appears to be quite situation specific. The recognition that a condom is needed for a new partner is strong, but drops quickly, which may indicate that after the first few contacts, a sexual couple will feel that condoms are no longer necessary.
Many persons use an alternate form of contraception or none at all.
Knowledge of the risks of unprotected sex is high, and so are levels of risky behaviour such as frequent partner exchange and inconsistent use of condoms. Yet the high self-assessed risk suggests that young persons are aware of the risk and choose to take the risk. Perhaps the consequences of unprotected sex are known but not well understood, or they are understood and accepted and youth are apathetic to them.