Sexual risky behaviours among the youth in Kenya.

Magu, Dennis Gichobi; Mutugi, M.; Wanzala, Peter; Ndahi, Lucy

doi:10.5455/medscience.2012.01.8019

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“…Majority of SSA youth have multiple sexual partners in their lives which put them at risk for STIs and unintended pregnancies [ 24 ]. A study conducted in Moshi, Tanzania secondary schools showed that 29% of study participants were sexually active.…”

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The prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among youth center reproductive health clinics users and non-users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Fetene

Mekonnen

2018

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundRisky sexual behaviors adversely affect the health of youth and young adults exposing them to sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy to females that in turn lead to deleterious health, social and economic consequences. Youth centers inform their clients on sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, high risk abortion, and other reproductive health problems. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among youth center reproductive health clinic users and non-users in Addis Ababa.MethodsA comparative cross-sectional study design was carried out among 524 youth in Addis Ababa from March to April, 2016. The data was entered in EPI-INFO 7 software; and cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 16.0. The prevalence was computed. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was done to determine the strength, direction and significance of association between youth center reproductive health clinic utilization and risky sexual behavior and to control confounder variables respectively.ResultsA total of 524 youth with the response rate of 92% participated in the study. The overall prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 226 (43.1%) (With statistically significant difference in prevalence among users 101 (38.5%) and non-users 125 (47.7%) of youth center clinics, (p-value = 0.04). The odds of reporting risky sexual behavior was 60% higher among volunteers who did not use the reproductive health clinic, relative to those who did (AOR = 1.60; 95%CI = 1.08, 2.37). Teenagers aged 15–19 years were (AOR = 0.08; 95%CI = 0.05, 0.15) 92% less likely to practice risky sexual behavior compared to those aged 25–29 years old.ConclusionRisky sexual behavior was statistically significantly higher among non-users of the youth center reproductive health clinic compared with the users. In addition, a substantial proportion of the youth engaged in different risky sexual behaviors that are evidenced by the existence of multiple sexual partners, sexual practice without condom and early sexual debut that might predispose youth to STIs including HIV infection and unwanted pregnancy. The ministry of health and its partners should strengthen youth center reproductive health clinics in urban, semi-urban and rural parts of Ethiopia.

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The prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among youth center reproductive health clinics users and non-users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Fetene

Mekonnen

2018

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“…University going students, the main focus of this paper, are among the risky groups in Kenya ( EAC/AMREF, 2010 ; Gitonga, Sinyard, & Gachuiri, 2012 ; Magu, Wanzala, Mutugi, & Ndahi, 2012 ; NACC & NASCOP, 2012 ). Studies indicate that a high proportion (68%) of university students, ages 17 – 24 years old, in Kenya are sexually active with peaks in the first and second years of study ( EAC/AMREF, 2010 ; Gitonga et al, 2012 ; Othero, Aduma, & Opil, 2009 ).…”

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“…Free condoms available in the university dispensers are less respected than those purchased. Female students do not hold their male counterparts with high esteem if they use condoms from the campus dispensers, which call for purchase of condoms even for the economically challenged students ( Adam & Mutungi, 2007 ; KNBS, 2010 ; NACC & NASCOP, 2012 ; Magu et al, 2012 ). Lack of condom use is associated with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.…”

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Factors Influencing the Utilization of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services among University Students in Kenya

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Thiga³

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Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is recognized as a critical component of effective HIV prevention initiative and has therefore been promoted nationally and within universities in Kenya. Upon successful counselling and testing those found to be HIV negative are informed to take the necessary measures to protect themselves while the infected are advised to start the required medication. This study examined the attitudes toward VCT services among university students in four Kenyan universities. 980 students filled self administered questionnaires. Results showed that 38.5% of the subjects had tested for HIV in the last 12 months and students (55.8%) felt less susceptible to HIV infection. Findings from a factor analysis revealed that the intention to seek the services was associated with five attitude subscales that were ranked as follows (i) people’s and personal concerns, (ii) friends concerns, (iii) value of testing, (iv) confidentiality and support, and (v) perceived susceptibility. The first three items are associated with stigma which was evidenced in the subjects’ report that admitting that one should test for HIV would imply that one has engaged in immoral behaviour. Secondly, subjects felt that their friends would look down on them if they tested for HIV. Knowing the students’ attitudes will therefore assist in the development of appropriate VCT interventions that will promote HIV testing and behaviour change.

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“…Furthermore, university students in Uganda experience low self-efficacy 29 and lack of skills to use condom properly 30,31 . In addition, many studies report drug abuse as a growing practice in universities 2,31,32 , which is one of the predisposing factors for risky sexual behaviours 2,[33][34][35][36][37][38] .…”

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HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dilla University Students, Ethiopia

Gemeda

Gandile

Bikamo

2017

Afr J Reprod Health

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The growing rate of educational institutions and student population at the tertiary level in Ethiopia is remarkable; this may lead to a corresponding increase to exposure to HIV/AIDS. Based on this orientation, this study estimated the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV/AIDS among university students in Ethiopia. Four hundred forty one students were chosen through multi-stage probability sampling technique. Data was collected through five point measurement scale. One sample t-test and Structural Equation Modelling based on Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed for data analysis. It was found that the level of HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude, and practice were 53%, 95%CI = -.03-.06, p = .55; 58 %, 95%CI = .01-.10, p<.05; and = 92 %, 95%CI = .37-.42, p<.001 respectively. Apart from knowledge, the observed value of attitude and practice were higher than their corresponding expected values with the effect size, d = 0.12 for attitude and d = 0.82 for practice. Implications were discussed to assist students develop comprehensive knowledge and desirable attitude towards self-protective skills against HIV infection. Keywords: Knowledge, attitude, practice, HIV/AIDS, Ethiopia, University students RésuméLe taux croissant d'établissements d'enseignement et de la population estudiantine au niveau tertiaire en Éthiopie est remarquable; Cela peut conduire à une augmentation correspondante de l'exposition au VIH / sida. Sur la base de cette orientation, cette étude a évalué le niveau de connaissances, d'attitudes et de pratiques du VIH / sida chez les étudiants éthiopiens. Quatre cent quarantedeux étudiants ont été choisis par une technique d'échantillonnage probabiliste à plusieurs étapes. Les données ont été collectées à l'aide d'une échelle de mesure à cinq points. Un test t de test et une modélisation de l'équation structurale basée sur l'analyse du facteur de confirmation (AFC) ont été utilisés pour l'analyse des données. On a constaté que le niveau de connaissance, d'attitude et de pratique du VIH / sida était de 53%, IC 95% = -3,0-0,06, p = 0,55; 58%, CI à 95% = 0,01 à 0,10, p <0,05; et = 92%, IC 95% = 0,37-0,42, p <0,001 respectivement. Outre la connaissance, la valeur observée de l'attitude et de la pratique était plus élevée que leurs valeurs attendues correspondantes avec la taille de l'effet, d = 0,12 pour l'attitude et d = 0,82 pour la pratique. Des implications ont été discutées pour aider les élèves à développer une connaissance approfondie et une attitude souhaitable à l'égard des compétences d'autoprotection contre l'infection par le VIH. (Afr J Reprod Health 2017; 21[3]: 49-61).

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Sexual risky behaviours among the youth in Kenya.

Abstract: Youth accounted for approximately 50% of new HIV infections across the globe. Lack of condom use is associated with the HIV

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The prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among youth center reproductive health clinics users and non-users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

The prevalence of risky sexual behaviors among youth center reproductive health clinics users and non-users in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study

Factors Influencing the Utilization of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services among University Students in Kenya

HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Dilla University Students, Ethiopia

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