scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among preparatory school students in Arsi Negelle Town Oromia, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Nega Degefa Megersa ◽  
Girum Sebsibe Teshome
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Pocket Money

Risky sexual behavior remains the major public concern commonly affecting youths. These behaviors lead to undesirable health outcomes including sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancy and abortion for female. This study was intended to assess risky sexual behavior and associated factors among preparatory school students in Arsi Negelle Town. Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 preparatory school students. Data was collected using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariable analysis was conducted to identify the association between variables. Statistical significance was declared at p<0.05. The prevalence of risky sexual behavior was, 32. % (95% CI: 24.3, 40.9). It was significantly associated with students grade level (AOR: 5.77; 95% CI: 1.49, 22.28), having no discussion on sexual and reproductive health (AOR: 11.28; 95% CI: 1.8, 77.49), poor knowledge on HIV/AIDS (AOR: 4.86, 95% CI: 1.38, 17.11), not watching porn movies (AOR: 0.01; 95% CI: 0.001, 0.26), having pocket money (AOR: 0.10; 95% CI: 0.03, 0.39) and having peer influence (AOR: 0.07; 95% CI: 0.02, 0.28). Significant number of students engaged in at least one risky sexual behavior. The behavior was commonly seen among students with poor knowledge about HIV, no discussion on sexual and reproductive health, lower grade level, having pocket money, having peer influence and watching pornographic movies.

scholarly journals Adolescents’ Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters with Their Parents and Associated Factors among Secondary and Preparatory School Students in Ambo Town, Oromia, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Tesfaye Shibiru Bikila ◽  
Nagasa Dida ◽  
Gizachew Abdissa Bulto ◽  
Bikila Tefera Debelo ◽  
Kababa Temesgen
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Private School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preparatory School

Background. Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication is most likely to promote healthy sexual practices and to reduce risky sexual behavior among adolescents. Communication is the principal means for parents to transmit sexual values and knowledge to their children. Although there are few studies conducted on parent-adolescent communication, there is no study conducted in the town of Ambo. This study was aimed at assessing the level of parent-adolescent communication on SRH issues and its associated factors among school students in Ambo town, Oromia, Ethiopia. Method. An institution-based concurrent mixed-method cross-sectional study was conducted among 591 secondary and preparatory school students in Ambo town from February 24th to March 9th, 2019. A systematic sampling technique was used to select the study subject. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires, and FGD was conducted with parents of students. Data was entered using EpiData version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 23.0 for statistical analysis. Binary and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to ascertain the association using a 95% confidence interval (CI) and p value (<0.05). Results. The proportion of students who had communication on sexual and reproductive health issues with their parents was 222 (37.6%). Being female ( AOR = 2.07 , 95% CI: 1.40-3.07), private school ( AOR = 2.77 , 95% CI: 1.17-3.69), a father with secondary education ( AOR = 2.93 , 95% CI: 1.05-8.12) and diploma and above ( AOR = 3.27 , 95% CI: 1.23-8.71), considering sex education necessary ( AOR = 2.83 , 95% CI: 1.22-6.57), got information about SRH issues from school ( AOR = 2.01 , 95% CI: 1.06-2.36) and media ( AOR = 2.92 , 95% CI: 1.49-3.71), and mother’s openness to communicate about SRH issues ( AOR = 3.30 , 95% CI: 1.31-4.05) were found to be significantly associated with parent-adolescent communication on SRH issues. Conclusions. The study showed that parent-adolescent communication on SRH issues is low. Being female, those from a private school, father’s education, perceived importance of sex education, source of information about SRH issues (school and media), and mother’s openness to communicate about SRH issues were identified to be factors associated with the communication. Therefore, the concerned body should consider the identified factors to improve the current level of parent-adolescent communication and adolescent reproductive health.

scholarly journals Risky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors among Jiga High School and Preparatory School Students, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Getachew Mullu Kassa ◽  
Genet Degu ◽  
Meseret Yitayew ◽  
Worku Misganaw ◽  
Mikiyas Muche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background. Young people constitute a large number of population worldwide, and majority of this population group lives in developing countries. They are at high risk of engaging in risky sexual behaviors. These risk sexual behaviors predispose youths to several sexual and reproductive health problems like STIs, HIV, unwanted pregnancy, and abortion. So, this study was conducted to assess the magnitude of risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among Jiga high school and preparatory school students, northwest Ethiopia. Methodology. Institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted among Jiga town high school and preparatory school students. A total of 311 students were included in the study. Systematic random sampling method was used to select study participants. Data was entered using EpiData version 3.1 and it was exported to SPSS version 22 for further analysis. Descriptive analysis and bivariate and multivariate analysis were also calculated to determine factors associated with risky sexual behavior. Result. Forty-eight (16%) of respondents reported that they had sexual intercourse. From those who start sex, 44 (14.7%) were involved in risky sexual behavior which could predispose them to sexual and reproductive health problems. More than half, 27 (56.3%), of respondents first sexual intercourse was before their eighteenth birthday. The mean age and SD of fist sexual initiation were 17.2 years old and 1.35 years, respectively. Factors associated with risky sexual behavior include respondents between the ages of 20 and 23 (AOR: 5, 95%, CI: 1.59–15.98), drinking alcohol (AOR: 2.48, 95% CI: 1.13–5.41), and having poor knowledge towards HIV/AIDS (AOR: 4.53, 95%, CI: 2.06–9.94). Conclusion. A large number of in-school youths are involved in risky sexual behaviors like early sexual initiation, having multiple sexual partners, inconsistence use of condom, and having sex with high risk partner (CSWs). Age of respondents, alcohol drinking, and poor knowledge towards HIV/AIDS were factors associated with risky sexual behavior. School and community based programs in reducing substance abuse among youths and increasing their knowledge towards HIV/AIDS are important.

scholarly journals data sRisky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors among High school students in Ethiopia. A systematic review and Meta-Analysis, 2019 Kassahun Gebeyehu Yazew1*, Tadele Amare zeleke2, Nigusie Birhan Tebeje3preadsheet

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kassahun Gebeyehu
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

AbstractsBackground: Risky sexual behavior conceptualized as any behavior associated with sexual contact. That predisposes youths to several sexual and reproductive health problems. Like sexually transmitted infections, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, unwanted pregnancy, and abortion. Worldwide this problem is becoming prevalent. However, Meta-analysis of the risky sexual behavior among high school students in Ethiopia was not previously done. Objective: The main aim of this meta-analysis was to estimate the pooled prevalence of risky sexual behavior and determine associated factors among high school students in Ethiopia.Method: Data was extracted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Studies were accessed through electronic web-based searches. Such as PsycINFO, PubMed, Google, Google Scholar, and EMBASE from April 01, 2019 to June 29, 2019. All statistical analyses were done using Stata version 11 and a random-effects model. Result: A total of 36 studies with 22,524 participants were included in this meta-analysis. The overall pooled estimate prevalence of the risky sexual behavior among high school students in Ethiopia was 28.13 %. According to subgroup analysis, the estimated pooled prevalence of risky sexual behavior was in Diredewa 48.07% (CI 2.08, 93.35). Followed by the Oromia region 34.16% (95% CI 25.85, 42.46).Conclusion: This meta-analysis revealed that risky sexual behavior was relatively high. Being male gender, alcohol use, peer pressure, not living with family and observing pornographic videos were found to be significantly associated with risky sexual behavior. So, responsible stakeholders should pay attention to minimize those risky sexual behaviors. That is through a diversity of avenues and campaigns. To improve students their sexual and reproductive health-seeking behavior. Study protocol registration: It is a registered database: (CRD42019144673).Keywords:- Risky sexual behavior, high school students, sexual practice, Ethiopia

scholarly journals Parent-adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters and Associated Factors among Secondary and Preparatory School Students in Robe Town, Bale zone, Southeast Ethiopia, 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niguse Mengesha Habte ◽  
Abulie Takele Melku ◽  
Mulusew Teshome Alemayehu
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Bale Zone

Background Adolescents is the transition from childhood to adulthood .Which is a time of opportunity, but also one of risk. In Ethiopia, sexual and reproductive health problems of adolescents are increasing from time to time related to many parents not feeling happy to discuss sexual matters in addition to early sexual commencement among adolescents. Objective This study was intended to assess parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health matters and associated factors among secondary and preparatory school students in Robe Town, Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia, 2017. Methods Institution based cross sectional study was conducted among 394 secondary and preparatory school students in Robe town from April 10-25, 2017. Simple random sampling technique was used. Data was obtained through the use of a self administered questionnaire and supplemented by focus group discussion with parents. Data was entered using Epi Data 3.1 and analyzed by SPSS 20. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were done. Data quality was assured through careful questionnaire design, pretest and training. Results One hundred eighty six (47%) of the study participants had discussed at least two SRH issues with their parents. Grade eleven students were about nearly five times more likely discussed on sexual and reproductive matters with their parent compared with grade nine students (AOR: 4.88, 95% CI: 1.76, 13.54). Those living with relatives were 3.13 times less likely discussed as compared to those students are living with both parents (AOR: 0.32, 95%CI: (0.12, 0.80) and the odds of discussion on SRH matters is 2 times higher among females compared with their counterpart (AOR=2.02, 95% CI: 1.25, 3.26). Conclusions Communication on sexual and reproductive health matters between adolescent and parent was low. Majority of student preferred to discuss with their peers than parent. Being ashamed, parents lack of communication skill and parent knowledge on SRH issues were the major reasons mentioned by the students for not discussing about SRH matters with their parents. Therefore; comprehensive family life education needs to be initiated for the students and parents. Sexual information exchange between peers needs to be strengthened.

scholarly journals Parental communication on sexual and reproductive health issues and its associated factors among preparatory school students in Debre Tabor, Northcentral Ethiopia: institution based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maru Mekie ◽  
Wubet Taklual ◽  
Abenezer Melkie ◽  
Dagne Addisu
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parental Communication ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Debre Tabor

Abstract Objective This study was aimed to assess parental communication on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues and its associated factors among preparatory school students in Debre Tabor, Northcentral Ethiopia. Institution based cross sectional study was employed among 394 preparatory school students through self-administered questionnaire. Result A total of 394 students were participated in the study with a response rate of 100%. The magnitude of parental communication on SRH issues was found to be 68.5%, (95% CI (63.7, 72.8)). Low grade (AOR = 0.31, 95% CI (0.17, 0.58)), feel embraced to discuss about SRH issues (AOR = 0.31, 95% CI (0.17, 0.56)), and living with mother/father (AOR = 0.15, 95% CI (0.06, 0.36)) were associated with reduced parental communication on SRH. While, family size < 5 (AOR = 2.46, 95% CI (1.25, 4.84)), and believe on the importance of discussion on SRH (AOR = 10.83, 95% CI (5.07, 23.17) were found to be associated with increased communication about SRH issues. Health education shall be given to preparatory school students on importance of discussion on SRH issues and related consequences of risky sexual behaviors.

scholarly journals Assessment of magnitude of risk sexual behavior among Mizan high school and preparatory school students, South West, Ethiopia, 2016: descriptive cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemayehu Sayih Belay ◽  
Yohannes Worku ◽  
Tsion Addisu ◽  
Addis Alemneh
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preparatory School

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Risky sexual behavior increases the likelihood of adverse sexual and reproductive health consequences such as unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortion and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. Adolescent in Sub Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia are highly risky to various risky sexual behaviors. The aim of this study is to assess the magnitude of risky sexual behavior Among High School and Preparatory School Students in Mizan town, Ethiopia.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Schools based cross sectional study design were conducted from April 23 – 27, 2016 in high school and preparatory school students in Mizan town and the data will be collected through self-administered questionnaire. Total of 308 study subject were included in the study. Individuals were selected through simple random sampling techniques. Data was entered and analyzed by using SPSS version 20.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total of 308 study subjects were participated. About 204 (66%) of them were between the age of 16-18 years. The overall risk sexual behaviors of the respondents were about 158 (51.3%). Regarding to their sexual partner, about 20(18.87%) of them were had sex with commercial sex workers.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> A considerable number of students have practiced risky sexual behavior that might predispose them to different sexual and reproductive health problems. Risky sexual behaviors were proven by having sex under the influence of alcohol and khat, having multiple sexual partners, having sexual intercourse with commercial sex workers and low practice of utilization of condoms.</p>

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