scholarly journals Risky HIV sexual behavior and utilization of voluntary counseling and HIV testing and associated factors among undergraduate students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalegn Woldeyohannes ◽  
Yehenew Asmamaw ◽  
Solomon Sisay ◽  
Werissaw Hailesselassie ◽  
Kidist Birmeta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Voluntary Counseling

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anxiety Disorder and Associated Factors among Voluntary Counseling and HIV Testing Clients at Governmental Health Centers in 2017 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdissa Boka Dirriba
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Positive Result ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Voluntary Counseling ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

Objective: More than 450 million people are considered to be suffered from mental problem in the world nowadays. In Ethiopia, these problems constitute for 12.45% of the impact of diseases and around 12% of individuals are estimated to be develop any form of mental problems, of which 2% are severe cases. One of the most psychiatric problem that cause substantial functional impairment and suffering is anxiety disorders. To assess the prevalence of anxiety disorder and associated factors among voluntary counseling and HIV testing (VCT) clients of Addis Ababa governmental health centers, Ethiopia, 2017. Method: An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted at Addis Ababa governmental health centers from February 15 to March 10, 2017. A Cluster sampling technique was used and 770 study participants were interviewed. Data were entered into EPI INFO version 2002 and transferred to SPSS version 19.0 windows and was analyzed. The logistic regression of analyses was used. Results: The prevalence of anxiety disorder among VCT clients was 39.2%. Factors that statistically significant with an anxiety disorder: fear of stigma or social discrimination (AOR = 3.01, 95%CI: 1.67, 5.42), history of haven’t been tested before for HIV (AOR = 3.97, 95%CI: 2.32, 6.81), and fear of having a positive result (AOR = 2.60, 95% CI: 1.55, 4.36); the burden of family size was marginally significant at 0.05 level of significance (P = 0.075). Conclusion: The prevalence of anxiety problems among voluntary counseling and HIV testing clients of Addis Ababa governmental health centers was high. Fear of stigma, fear of having a positive result, and no history of a test before were the most factors associated with anxiety disorders. I recommended that increasing awareness in reducing stigma/discrimination, appropriate psychiatry counseling for individuals and community at the health center, and Addis Ababa Health Bureau should be arranged.

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among patients with bipolar disorders in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chalachew Shambel Obo ◽  
Lamesa Melese Sori ◽  
Tadesse Melaku Abegaz ◽  
Bizuneh Tesfaye Molla
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Unprotected Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Bipolar Patients

Abstract Background People with bipolar disorder are highly vulnerable to risky sexual behaviors (RSBs). The magnitude of RSBs among bipolar disorders was not studied in our population. The present study aimed to explore the prevalence of RSBs and associated factors among patients with bipolar disorder. Method An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 April to 30 May 2017 among people living with bipolar disorder at outpatient departments of Amanuel Mental Health Hospital, Addis Ababa. Systematic random sampling was used to select participants. Risky sexual behavior was defined as having sex with two or more sexual partners, having unprotected sexual intercourse, sex after alcohol consumption, exchanged money for sex in a previous 12 months. Data collection was conducted through face-to-face interview by a structured questionnaire adopted from behavioral surveillance survey. Binary logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with RSBs. Result A total of 424 participants were enrolled in the study, giving overall response rate of 96%. About 223(52.6%) were males. The prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 49.1% among bipolar patients. Male patients (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) =2.23,95% CI = 1.27,3.92), patients in age group of 18–24(AOR = 2.08,95% CI = 1.47,3.81),current manic phase of the illness (AOR = 2.3195% CI,1.24,4.32) and current alcohol drinking (AOR = 3.70,95% CI = 2.01,6.78) had significant association with RSB. Conclusion Almost half of bipolar patients reported a risky sexual behavior. Current manic episode and the consumption of alcohol were independently associated with RSB. To reduce the burden of RSBs, mental health services which focuses on sexual behaviors of bipolar patients is required.

scholarly journals Women’s autonomy in refusing risky sex and associated factors in Ethiopia: evidence from 2011 to 2016 EDHS data

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melkamu Dires Asabu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Risky Sex ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Women’S Autonomy ◽  
Women's Autonomy ◽  
Proper Actions

Abstract Background Risky sexual behavior is a major public health concern of Ethiopians. Although studying the autonomy of women in refusing risky sex is significant to take proper actions, the issue is not yet studied. Accordingly, this population-based nationwide study was aimed at assessing women’s autonomy in refusing risky sex and its associated factors in Ethiopia. Method The sample was limited to married women of 2011 (n = 8369) and 2016 (n = 8403) Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data. Women's autonomy in refusing risky sex was measured based on wives' response to 'not having sex because husbands have other women. To examine associated factors, socio-demographic variables were computed using binary logistic regression. Result The finding revealed that the trend of women’s autonomy in refusing risky sex had declined from 78.9% in 2011 to 69.5% in 2016. Women aged from 25 to 34 were less likely autonomous in refusing sex compared to those who aged less than 24 years old (AOR = .7064; 95% CI 0.605, 0.965). The autonomy of women with higher educational status was three times more likely higher than those who have no formal education (AOR = 3.221; 95% CI 1.647, 6.300 respectively. The autonomy of women who are from rich households was more likely higher in comparison to women from poor households (AOR = 1.523; 95% CI 1.28, 1.813). The autonomy of women those who live in Tigray 2.9 times (AOR = 2.938; 95% CI 2.025, 4.263), Amhara 4.8 times (AOR = 4.870; 95% CI 3.388, 7.000), SNNP 1.9 times (AOR = 1.900; 95% CI 1.355, 2.664), and Addis Ababa 3.8 times (AOR = 3.809; 95% CI 2.227, 6.516) more likely higher than those who reside in Dire Dawa. Conclusion The autonomy of women in refusing risky sex has declined from 2011 to 2016. This infers that currently, women are more victimized than previously. Hence, possible interventions like empowering women shall be taken to protect women from certain health problems of risky sexual behavior.

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and associated factors in undergraduate students in a city in Southern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Débora Dalmas Gräf ◽  
Marilia Arndt Mesenburg ◽  
Anaclaudia Gastal Fassa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Investment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Semester

OBJECTIVE: To describe the sexual behavior of freshmen undergraduate students according to demographic, economic, psychosocial and behavioral characteristics, and evaluate the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and its associated factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of the census type with undergraduate students over 18 years old of 80 undergraduate courses of the Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), who entered in the first semester of 2017 and remained enrolled in the second semester. Undergraduate students who reported having had sex were evaluated. We considered as risky sexual behavior having more than one sexual partner within the last three months and not having used condoms in the last sexual intercourse. RESULTS: The prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 9% (95%CI 7.6–10.5). Men presented more risky behavior than women, with a prevalence of 10.8% and 7.5%, respectively. Of the undergraduate students, 45% did not use condoms in the last sexual intercourse, and 24% had two partners or more within three months before the survey. Smartphone applications for sexual purposes were used by 23% of students within three months before the survey. Risky sexual behavior was associated with gender, age at first sexual intercourse, frequency of alcohol consumption, consumption of psychoactive substances before the last sexual intercourse and use of smartphone applications for sexual purposes. CONCLUSION: Although undergraduate students are expected to be an informed population, the prevalence of risky sexual behavior was important, indicating the need to expand public investment in sexual education and awareness actions.

scholarly journals The Trend of Women’s Autonomy in Refusing Risky Sex and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: Evidence From 2011 & 2016 EDHS Data

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melkamu Dires Asabu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Risky Sex ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Women’S Autonomy ◽  
Women's Autonomy ◽  
Proper Actions

Abstract Background: Risky sexual behavior is a major public health concern of Ethiopians. Although studying the autonomy of women in refusing risky sex is significant to take proper actions, the issue is not yet studied. Accordingly, this population-based nationwide study was aimed at assessing the trends of women’s autonomy in refusing risky sex and its associated factors in Ethiopia.Method: The sample was limited to married women of 2011 (n=8369) and 2016 (n=8403) Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data. Women's autonomy in refusing risky sex was measured based on wives' response to 'not having sex because of husbands have other women. To examine associated factors, sociodemographic variables were computed using binary logistic regression. Result: The finding revealed that the trend of women’s autonomy in refusing risky sex had declined from 78.9% in 2011 to 69.5% in 2016. Women aged from 25-34 were less likely autonomous in refusing sex (AOR=.764;95%CI=.605,.965), in comparison with women aged less than 24 years old. The autonomy of women with primary, secondary, and higher educational status were AOR=1.607;95%CI:1.379,1.874, AOR=2.208;95%CI:1.639,2.975, and AOR=3.221;95%CI:1.647,6.300 respectively. The autonomy of women from rich households was more likely higher (AOR=1.523;95%CI:1.28,1.813) in comparison to women from poor households. The autonomy of women in Tigray, (AOR=2.938;95%CI:2.025,4.263), Afar (AOR=1.497;95%CI:1.111,2.017), Amhara (AOR=4.870;95%CI:3.388,7.000), Benishangul Gumuz (AOR=.568;95%CI:.406,.796), SNNP (AOR=1.900;95%CI:1.355,2.664), Harari (AOR=.516;95%CI:.372,.716), and Addis Ababa (AOR=3.809;95%CI:2.227,6.516) when compared with autonomy of women who resides Dire Dawa.Conclusion: The autonomy of women in refusing risky sex has declined from 2011 to 2016. This infers that currently, women are more victimized than previously. Hence, possible interventions like empowering women shall be taken to protect women from certain health problems of risky sexual behavior.

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