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Interview 18

In her culture the coming of age of a girl is at the time of the first menstruation and it is an occasion that it is celebrated by the whole family. (Played by an actor)

  • Background

    Defines herself as a Black African woman and a full-time mother. She lives with her partner and her fifteen-month-old daughter and says she enjoys the support of parents and in-laws....

  • Age at interview 21
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 19

    He and his girlfriend are both students and want to travel and developed their careers. He does not want children until he is in his thirties. (Played by an actor)

  • Background

    He is an undergraduate who lives in shared accommodation. He appreciates to have grown up in a stable family home. (Played by an actor)

  • Age at interview 19
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 20

    Was treated for Chlamydia with a course of antibiotics. (Played by an actor)

  • Background

    Student who experienced Chlamydia the first time she slept with her first boyfriend. He did not know he was carrying the infection. Both were successfully treated. (Played by an actor)

  • Age at interview 20
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 21

    She has tried different brands of oral contraceptives.

  • Background

    Student who lives in shared accommodation. Says that she was brought up in a rural area where there was not much to do for young people except to have sex...

  • Age at interview 22
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 22

    His partner is a young teacher who indicates she has no problem in approaching her GP or other doctors in the surgery to discuss issues regarding contraception or sexual health. She has only used oral contraceptives.

  • Background

    A couple – An Australian student who says that he learned a lot about sexual health from reading his older sister’s magazines. He cannot understand how guys with no sisters...

  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 23

    She has had two incidences of suspected blood clots, but says that oral contraceptives do help her to cope with very hard periods.

  • Background

    She lives with partner and their two daughters age three and two months. Currently she is a full-time mum but plans to continue her studies soon.

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 25

    He thinks that friendship and sharing common interests are important elements in a relationship.

  • Background

    He is a student living in shared accommodation in a house located in an inner city. He does not mind being alone and prefers to wait for someone special.

  • Age at interview 20
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview 27

    Thinks that teenage girls living in rural areas experience many difficulties when trying to obtain emergency contraception.

  • Background

    A level student who lives in a rural area. She says that in her area there is ‘nothing’ geared for young people regarding sexual health and family planning services.

  • Age at interview 18
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 28

    Says that in Scandinavia using a condom when you are a teenager is seen as something 'normal'.

  • Background

    Lives with her husband and their eight-month-old baby. After finding out she was pregnant she decided to start her university studies and says that her husband has been very supportive.

  • Age at interview 22
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 29

    He went for a check-up to a sexual health clinic run on the premises of a local youth advice centre.

  • Background

    Young gay man who works as a volunteer in a youth group project in the inner city. He plans to go to University and continue his studies.

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Male