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Youth by gender who wouldn't seek sexual health services due to parents 2013-2015

Percentage of sexually experienced young Americans who would not seek sexual health services because parents might find out in 2013-2015, by gender

The data shows the percentage of sexually experienced young Americans who would not seek sexual health services because parents might find out in 2013-2015, by gender. About 13.5% of females that were surveyed said that they would not seek sexual health services, while 12% of male respondents indicated they would not seek services. Confidentiality concerns are a common reason why youth chose not to seek care for sexual or reproductive health services.

Female 13.5
Male 12