Preventing risky behaviours among young adolescents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: A qualitative study

Kohli, Anjalee; Remy, Mitima Mpanano; Binkurhorhwa, Arsène Kajabika; Mitima, Clovis Murhula; Mirindi, Alfred Bacikenge; Mwinja, Nadine Bufole; Banyewesize, Jean Heri; Ntakwinja, Gisele Mushengezi; Perrin, Nancy; Glass, Nancy

doi:10.1080/17441692.2017.1317009

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“…Working with student leaders in higher education settings have limitations. For example, this sample of male students were all attending university which implies they had a reasonable high level of education and education has been shown to be protective against perpetration of violence against women [ 48 , 49 ]. In addition, they were student leaders who may have volunteered for these positions and which implies leadership value systems.…”

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“As young men we have a role to play in preventing sexual violence”: Development and relevance of the men with conscience intervention to prevent sexual violence

2021

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Sexual violence against women and girls is a major public health problem globally and in South Africa. Although young men have been identified as an important risk group for prevention interventions, scant attention have been given to this age cohort in low and middle-income countries. There is strong evidence that perpetration starts early and increasing attention is being drawn to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as settings for prevention interventions. The main objective of this study was to adapt the One Man Can Intervention for use with male university students in residences and develop materials for implementation. This paper presents the qualitative findings of the adaptation process of the One Man Can Intervention with 15 young male student leaders at a HEI in South Africa. The same participants who started in the study, participated throughout. Only five of the 15 participants were located and participated in the interviews six months post intervention. The results show the emergence of a six-hour session adapted intervention that addresses key drivers of violence against women and girls (VAWG). Critical engagement and dialogue on sexual violence is shown to shift key norms on gender equality, on being a man and reflection on their role in preventing sexual violence. This paper contributes to the field where much learning, refining and improvement of prevention interventions for VAWG are ongoing.

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“As young men we have a role to play in preventing sexual violence”: Development and relevance of the men with conscience intervention to prevent sexual violence

2021

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“…Van de Bongardt et al referred to the impact of friends’ sexual behaviors on adolescents’ sexual practices [47]. Kohli et al described peer pressure as a risk factor for the occurrence of these behaviors [48].…”

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Determinants of risky sexual practice, drug abuse and alcohol consumption in adolescents in Iran: a systematic literature review

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Background Evidence shows that the prevalence of risky sexual practice, drug abuse, and alcohol consumption behaviors in low and middle income countries such as Iran is not in a favorable condition. Preventive programs against these behaviors in Iran are very rare, and the results are unclear, which may be due to the lack of deeply and systematically understanding of the determinants of these behaviors. Evidence suggests that these behaviors are coincidence. So all of these behaviors were examined together. The present study was conducted aiming at determining the reasons for the occurrence of these behaviors among 15–19-year-old adolescents in Iran. Methods The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines were followed to review published and unpublished studies in Iran. The databases used were Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. The query terms were “Synthetic Drug” OR “Designer Drug”, AND Adolescents OR Teenagers OR Juvenile, AND Iran. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist was employed for critical appraisal. The quantitative studies using the regression model to analyze the factors affecting these behaviors were studied as the form of the theme. For analyzing the data, narrative synthesis and thematic analysis were used. Results Twelve studies were meticulously reviewed. The findings were classified into five main themes (including individual, family, friends, school, and community) and 26 sub-themes. The most frequent main theme and sub-themes were respectively Family, Higher age, Male gender, Weak religious beliefs, Low self-esteem, Anti-social behaviors in family, Mother’s employment, Parenting style, Poor intimacy of parents, Absence of parents, Peer pressure, and Lack of appropriate recreation. No primary study has referred to the political, economic, or policy factors affecting such behaviors. Conclusions The most identified sub-themes belong to family factors. Iran is a country with ideology of Islam; however, being Muslim does not guarantee adherence to all Islamic guidelines. So being Muslim is not a good reason to prevent these behaviors. Iran needs precise policy making in this area through considering family structure. It is also suggested that primary studies referring to the political, economic, or policy factors affecting such behaviors should be carried out.

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“…Therefore, this is an ideal setting to carry out interventions to prevent and manage risky behaviors in adolescents. Identifying risky lifestyle and determining prevalence of risk factors in adolescents is critical to developing risk reduction strategies [10]. The objectives of this study were to identify risky lifestyle habits among college students, determine the proportion of students that smoke cigarettes, take alcohol, engage in substance abuse and unprotected intercourse, determine proportion of students that are physically inactive, have poor dietary and sleep habits and to explore the relationship between unhealthy habits and self-reported academic performance.…”

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Assessment of Risky Lifestyle Behaviour Among Undergraduate Students of a Tertiary Institution in Delta State, South-South, Nigeria

David¹,

Precious²,

James³

2020

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Young persons are vulnerable to risky health behaviors which can predispose them to serious morbidities later in life. The objectives of this study were to identify risky lifestyle habits among college students and explore the relationship between unhealthy habits and self-reported academic performance. An adapted behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS) questionnaire was administered to 400 college students by systematic random sampling, Anonymously filled questionnaires were deposited at agreed safe locations after completion and retrieved thereafter. Data was analyzed using SPSS for windows version 21. Chi Square Test which was used to explore possible association between demographic variables and responses. Level of significance was set at 0.05. The median age of respondents was 22 years (range 17-30). Prevalence of prescription drug (codeine) abuse was 17.3% while use of tobacco, alcohol and hard drugs were 14%., 56.2% and 9.3% respectively. More than half of the students were sexually active with more males 79 (35%) reporting multiple sexual partners. More than half, 163 (68.5%) of those who had ever engaged in sexual intercourse claimed that they always or sometimes use some form of protection. More than three quarters ate breakfast regularly. More males 207 (91.6%) than females 339 (84.8%) claimed to eat fruits and vegetables regularly. Majority, 339 (84.8%) admitted eating nodules more than five times a week. The association between alcohol usage and self-reported academic performance was statistically significant but appears not to be negative. However, TV viewing for more than 2 hours a day was significantly associated with poor academic performance, Chi Square 22.940, df, 12, P=0.028. Conclusively, risky lifestyle habits among undergraduate students included smoking, alcohol usage, use of hard drugs and unprotected sexual intercourse. Poor habits that reduce sleep quality could negatively affect students' academic performance.

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Preventing risky behaviours among young adolescents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: A qualitative study

Cited by 8 publications

References 32 publications

“As young men we have a role to play in preventing sexual violence”: Development and relevance of the men with conscience intervention to prevent sexual violence

“As young men we have a role to play in preventing sexual violence”: Development and relevance of the men with conscience intervention to prevent sexual violence

Determinants of risky sexual practice, drug abuse and alcohol consumption in adolescents in Iran: a systematic literature review

Assessment of Risky Lifestyle Behaviour Among Undergraduate Students of a Tertiary Institution in Delta State, South-South, Nigeria

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