scholarly journals Risky Sexual Practices and Associated Factors for HIV/AIDS Infection among Private College Students in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zelalem Alamrew ◽  
Melkamu Bedimo ◽  
Muluken Azage
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices

Background. Adolescents and young adults engage in risky sexual behaviours that may expose them to risk of contracting sexual transmitted diseases. The aim of this study was to assess risky sexual practices and associated factors for HIV/AIDS infection. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2012 among 790 college students. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses with SPSS version 16 software package. Results. About 40.6% of sexually active respondents had risky sexual behaviours. Multiple sexual partners and unprotected sex were reported by 45.3% and 38.4% of sexually active respondents. Having multiple sexual partners was associated with alcohol use (AOR = 3.20; 95% CI: 2.02–5.08) and having a close friend who started sex (AOR = 5.99; 95% CI: 3.66–9.81). Unprotected sex was associated with marital status (AOR = 2.68; 95% CI: 1.55–4.64), alcohol intake (AOR = 2.19; 95% CI: 1.36–3.54), and frequency of visiting night clubs (AOR = 0.25; 95% CI: 0.12–0.52) for those who visit occasionally and (AOR = 0.45; 95% CI: (0.21–0.97) for those who visited at least once a week. Conclusion. Large proportions of students engaged in risky sexual behaviours and various risk factors were associated with risky sexual behaviours. Therefore, interventions targeting on alcohol intake, peer pressure, and attending night clubs are recommended.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Risky Sexual Behaviour Amongst Students at a Training College in Limpopo Province, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nthuseni Sharon Murudi-Manganye ◽  
Ntsieni Mashau ◽  
Dorah Ramathuba
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices

Abstract Background: Globally students who attend colleges indulge in risky sexual practices which in turn expose them to sexually transmitted infections. Risky sexual practices such as multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex, and transactional sex continue to pose risks of sexual transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancy as well as increased termination of pregnancy amongst young people. Engaging in risky sexual behaviour is associated with various factors. Therefore, the reported study was aimed at describing the factors associated with risky sexual behaviour amongst students at a training college in South Africa. Methods: The study adopted a quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive design to describe factors associated with risky sexual behaviour amongst students. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire among 307 students who were random sampled. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.0 was used to analyse data. Results: Among the respondents, 70,7% were females and 29.3% were males. Majority of the respondents 51.2% were staying at a rental place and about 49% were depending on the National Financial Aids Scheme (NSFAS). Staying at alone at a rental place and depending on the NSFAS is associated to engaging in risky sexual behaviours. Conclusions: Environmental factors and socio-economic factors contribute to risky sexual behaviours among students at a training college in Limpopo. Intervention to address the contributing factors should be implemented to curb the burden of engaging in risky sexual behaviours.

scholarly journals Reported risky sexual practices amongst female undergraduate students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad E. Hoque
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
University Management ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices

Background: In South Africa, youths aged 15–24 years are at a higher risk of HIV infections than other age groups, and female youths are at a greater risk than their male counterparts. An essential step in controlling the pandemic of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is to help adolescents to reduce or avoid unsafe sexual practices.Objective: This study was designed to establish risky sexual practices amongst female undergraduate students.Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in September 2009 amongst full-time female undergraduate students. A multi-stage sampling method was used to recruit 391 students for the study.Results: The mean age of the students was 21.4 ± 3.2 years (range 17–45 years). More than half (52.4%) of the students were sexually active. The median age at first sexual intercourse was 19.0 years (range 12–24 years). Participants who had multiple sexual partners had a median of 2 (range, 2–4) sexual partners. The majority (89.3%) of the students used contraceptives. Almost half (41.5%), sometimes or rarely, used contraceptives during sex. With regard to substance use, 57.5% and 6.9% respectively drank alcohol and used drugs. Sexually active students had 1.5 times (OR = 1.5, p = 0.04), (OR = Odds Ratio), more chances of consuming alcohol than those who were not sexually active. Students with multiple sexual partners were 7 times more likely to consume alcohol compared to those who did not have multiple partners (OR = 6.9, p = 0.004). Students with multiple sexual partners had 3.5 times more chances of taking drugs compared to students with one steady partner (OR = 3.5, p = 0.038).Conclusion: A large number of female university students are engaging in risky sexual practices. University Management should concentrate on developing and implementing policies to promote safer sexual practices, in particular targeting consequences of STIs and HIV and methods to minimise the risk.

scholarly journals The prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst undergraduate students in Jigjiga University, Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 179-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azwihangwisi H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi ◽  
Teka T. Asgedom
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Young adults including university students are at high risk of acquiring HIV due to their risky sexual practices. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst regular undergraduate students in Jigjiga University. The researcher used a quantitative, univariate cross-sectional descriptive study. Two hundred and thirty six (236) students were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a standardised structured questionnaire. The study revealed that 70.53% of respondents were sexually experienced. Majority (54.8%) of the sexually experienced respondents were sexually active within 3 months of the study. Up to 30.14% of sexually experienced respondents have had sex with a person other than their currentpartner in the past 12 months. Only 59.6% of the sexually experienced respondents used condom in their most recent sexual engagement. The findings of this study showed that university students are involved in sexual behaviours that may increase their risk of contracting HIV infection. Based on the above results, researchers recommended the designing of interventions which are contextually relevant to Jigjiga University to mitigate risky sexual practices amongst university students.

scholarly journals Early sexual initiation and risky sexual practices among alcohol- and tobacco-using young adults in Taiwan: mediation analysis of preceding-sex use of illicit drugs

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tat Leong Wu ◽  
Te-Tien Ting ◽  
Chuan-Yu Chen ◽  
Lien-Wen Su ◽  
Wei J. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Casual Sex ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexual Initiation ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Early Sexual Initiation ◽  
Risky Sexual Practices ◽  
Group Sex

Abstract Background As early sexual initiation is increasingly common in East Asia, we examined its relations to risky sexual practices in alcohol- and tobacco-using individuals in Taiwan and evaluated whether the associations were mediated through preceding-sex use of illicit drugs. Methods Participants, recruited from alcohol- and tobacco-using adults aged 18 to 50 in Taipei through respondent-driven sampling (N = 1115), completed a computer-assisted self-interview covering questions on substance use and sexual experiences. In a subsample of 916 participants who had had sexual experience (median age 27), we examined the relations of early sexual initiation (< 16 years) to multiple sexual partners, casual sex, group sex, and rare condom use. Causal mediation analyses were conducted to examine whether illicit drug use preceding sex mediated these associations. Results Around 9.3% reported early sexual initiation and the prevalence of risky sexual practices ranged from 7% (group sex) to 47% (rare condom use). Early initiators had a higher prevalence of regular binge drinking, illicit drug use, and risky sexual practices. In the multivariable analyses, higher odds of multiple sexual partners, casual sex, and group sex were consistently associated with early sexual initiation, gender, and their interaction. Mediation through preceding-sex use of illicit drugs was found between early sexual initiation and the three risky sexual practices, with the proportions mediated ranging from 17 to 19%. Conclusions Early sexual initiators were more likely to engage in risky sexual practices and preceding-sex use of illicit drugs partially explained this relationship, calling for more attention to this population’s sexual health.

scholarly journals School and Parental Factors Associated with One-Night Stand, Condom Use at Sexual Debut and Multiple Sexual Partners

2020 ◽  
pp. 200-209
Author(s):  
Tunde Adeyemo Alabi ◽  
John Lekan Oyefara ◽  
Waziri Babatunde Adisa
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Institutional Type ◽  
Parental Factors ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
First Sex ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours

In many countries, risky sexual behaviour appears to have become more common among sexually active young adults due to increasing acceptance of pre-marital sexual behaviour. This poses threat to the sexual and reproductive health of those who engage in same. This study investigated the possible influence of school and parental factors such as time of sexual debut (before or after admission), institutional type, accommodation type (whether campus or off-campus), parental marriage type, parental counselling and family of socialisation on three risky sexual behaviours. These are one-night stand, condom use at first sex and multiple sexual partners. The study adopted cross-sectional survey method. A total of 433 respondents were selected from three stratified tertiary institutions in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study found that institutional type and parents' marriage significantly influenced involvement in one-night stand. The age at sexual debut and parents' marriage type are associated with the use of condom at first sex. Also, while students of polytechnic had more sexual partners than their counterparts in the university and college of education (F: 16.849; p: 0.001), those living inside campus were significantly more likely to have multiple sexual partners than those outside campus (T: -1.995; p: 0.047). The study recommends the need for the management of institutes of higher learning and accommodation providers to improve their physical environment to discourage risky sexual behaviours, and to sensitise young people. Also, parent-child discussion on sex-related matters from both parents especially in polygynous homes is encouraged.

scholarly journals Sexting and risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students in Botswana: An exploratory study

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Obakeng L. Makgale ◽  
Ilse Elisabeth Plattner
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Alcohol And Drugs ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours

Little is known about sexting behaviours among young people living in African countries. This exploratory study investigated sexting behaviours among undergraduate students in Botswana (N = 309, 64.5% female; mean age = 20.3 years). Most participants (84.8%) had received sexts and many (61.8%) had sent sexts at least once in their lifetime. Reasons for sending sexts were to flirt (42.9%), to have fun (24.6%), and/or to initiate sexual activity (17.8%). Only 36.7% of the participants were worried about their sexts being forwarded to others, and 30.2% had forwarded sexts to others. Being sexually active (OR = 4.52), drinking alcohol (OR = 2.52), and having a mother with tertiary level education (OR = 0.40) emerged as significant predictors of sending sexts. Among participants who had sexual intercourse at least once in their lifetime (N = 164), an increase in the frequency of sexting was associated with an increase in the number of sexual partners and with sex under the influence of alcohol and drugs. However, sexting behaviours were not associated with unprotected sex. The results are compared with findings from Western countries and discussed with regard to public health care and safe sex education in Botswana.

Continued high-risk sexual behaviour among HIV-positive people in Wales

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 737-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary R Browning ◽  
Meirion R Evans ◽  
Clive M Rees
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Objective

The study objective was to investigate self-reported sexual practices among HIV-positive people in Wales in order to estimate the extent of unprotected sex and to develop services that assist positive people reduce the risk of sexual spread of HIV. A cross-sectional postal questionnaire survey was conducted between February and July 1999 at all open-access HIV outpatient facilities in Wales. All HIV-positive people attending during the study period were invited to enrol in the study. Data were obtained on 104/141 (74%) enrolled patients including 70 (67%) homo/bisexual men. Most (79/104, 76%) were sexually active and 42% (33/79) had casual partners. One in six (13/79, 16.5%) sexually active people reported unprotected high-risk sex with HIVnegative or unknown status partners, the majority (9/13, 69%) of whom were male homosexuals. It is important that health professionals specifically address issues of sexual behaviour with HIV positive people during consultation. A renewed safer sex campaign targeting men who have sex with men is urgently needed.

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic, Economic and Psychological Correlates of Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Sexually Active Young People in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
David Aduragbemi Okunlola ◽  
Oluwatobi Abel Alawode ◽  
Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa ◽  
Ifedapo Ojo Agbeja ◽  
Abayomi Folorunso Awoyele
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sexually Active

This study sought to identify the socio-demographic, economic, and psychological factors associated with risky sexual behaviour among sexually active youths in Nigeria with the view to providing more empirical information for the development of more effective interventions to improve safe-sex practices and the sexual health of the young people in Nigeria. The study analyzed the male and female datasets extracted from the 6th round of the Nigeria Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey data (MICS) (n=7,909) using descriptive statistics and multiple binary logistic regression to achieve the study objectives and test hypothesis. The results showed that 66% of the youths have had sex before reaching 18 years, 77% had unprotected sex, and 32% have had more than one-lifetime sexual partner. The significance of the association between socio-demographic (age, sex, marital status, ever fathered/mothered, awareness of AIDS, ethnicity, residence, and region), economic factors (employment status and wealth index), and risky sexual behaviour differ by the category of risky sexual behaviour. Overall psychological factor (satisfaction with life) was a significant correlate of the lifetime number of sexual partners. This study concludes that socio-demographic, economic, and psychological factors were predictive of risky sexual behaviour among young people in Nigeria. However, the significance of these predictors differs by type of risky sexual behaviour. The study recommends that more effective sexual health interventions must also address the prevalent psychological risk factors among young people in Nigeria- apart from different background characteristics- which could predispose them to risky sexual practices.

scholarly journals Depression and sexual risk behaviours among people who inject drugs: a gender-based analysis

Sexual Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tyler Pettes ◽  
Thomas Kerr ◽  
Pauline Voon ◽  
Paul Nguyen ◽  
Evan Wood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
People Who Inject Drugs ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviours ◽  
Generalised Estimating Equations

Background Although many people who inject drugs (PID) contend with comorbidities, including high rates of mental illness, limited attention has been given to the differences in comorbidities among men and women or the potential links between psychiatric disorders and HIV risk behaviours. We sought to longitudinally examine associations between depression and HIV-related sexual risk behaviours among PID, stratified by gender. Methods: Data were derived from a prospective cohort of PID in Vancouver, Canada between December 2005 and November 2009. Using generalised estimating equations, we examined the relationship between depressive symptoms and two types of sexual HIV risk behaviours: engaging in unprotected sex; and having multiple sexual partners. All analyses were stratified by self-reported gender. Results: Overall, 1017 PID participated in this study, including 331 (32.5%) women. At baseline, women reported significantly higher depressive symptoms than men (P < 0.001). In multivariate generalised estimating equations analyses, after adjustment for potential social, demographic and behavioural confounders, more severe depressive symptomology remained independently associated with engaging in unprotected sex [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.62, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.18–2.23] and having multiple sexual partners (AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.09–2.19) among women, but was only marginally associated with having multiple sexual partners among men (AOR = 1.18, 95% CI: 0.98–1.41). Conclusions: These findings call for improved integration of psychiatric screening and treatment services within existing public health initiatives designed for PID, particularly for women. Efforts are also needed to address sexual risk-taking among female PID contending with clinically significant depression.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document