Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Abstain From Sex- Young Teen Girls
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Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percentage of female public school students in grades 6-8 who have never had sex.
Why is this important?
Refraining from sexual intercourse is the only 100% proven method of avoiding pregnancy and greatly reduces the chances of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, or HIV. Although movies, media, and peers may make some adolescents feel like 'everyone is doing it,' the numbers show that, in 2013, more than 90% of middle school females in Hawaii had never had sex. The rate is the same for middle school males in the state. Abstaining from sex until one is physically and emotionally prepared is a healthy choice that reflects maturity and forethought.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
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Data Source
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Family Planning, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens