Prevalence and personal predictors of risky sexual behaviour among in-school adolescents in the Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Titilayo Olaoye ◽  
Catherine Agbede
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours

Abstract Risky sexual behaviour increases the vulnerability of an adolescents to reproductive health problems like sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancy and abortion. This study therefore investigated the prevalence and personal predictors of risky sexual behaviour among in-school adolescents in the Ikenne Local Government Area, of Ogun State, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 716 participants for the study. A validated semi-structured questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha score of 0.78 was used to collect data. Frequency and logistic regression analysis were conducted to give statistical responses to the research question and hypotheses using SPSS version 23. The mean age of the participants was 15.2 ± 1.4 years and 57.3% of the respondents were female. Above a quarter (35.5%) of the respondents were in senior secondary one (SS1) in high school. More than half (53.1%) of the respondents had a good level of knowledge about risky sexual behaviour and 54% of the respondents had a fair perception of it. The respondents’ attitudes towards risky sexual behaviour was moderately high (61.2%). The respondents had moderately high (63.7%) self-esteem. The prevalence of risky sexual behaviour was 19.2%. The personal predictors of risky sexual behaviour are age [odds ratio (OR) = 3.21; p < 0.05); gender [OR = 1.86; confidence interval (CI): 1.26–2.69; p < 0.05]; perception (OR = 2.58; CI: 1.55–4.30; p < 0.05); attitude (OR = 4.58; CI: 1.61–13.05; p < 0.05); self-esteem (OR = 7.39; p < 0.05). In conclusion, the respondents’ risky sexual behaviours are predicted by age, gender, attitude, perception and self-esteem. The study therefore recommends that educational materials about the negative effects of the risky sexual behaviours should be included in the curriculum of secondary schools.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Socio-Demographic Variables and Risky Sexual Behaviour among Undergraduates in Tertiary Institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 102-111
Author(s):  
Eunice O.O. ◽  
Oluebubechukwu A.U. ◽  
Idang N.O. ◽  
Elizabeth N.O.
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Rivers State

Background: Significant empirical surveys have been made to investigate sociodemographic factors contributing to Risky Sexual Behaviours among young people. However, there are concerns regarding what influences Risky Sexual Behaviours. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between the sociodemographic variables and Risky Sexual Behaviours among undergraduate students in tertiary institutions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate students at two tertiary institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria to investigate the relationship between sociodemographic variables and Risky Sexual Behaviours. Undergraduate students in years one and two from departments of Nursing Science and Medicine and Surgery in PAMO University of Medical Sciences and University of Port Harcourt, College of Medicine were recruited for the study. Two hundred and eighty (280) undergraduate students were randomly selected from a total of 491 as participants in the study. Descriptive and inferential analysis of data using SPSS version 20 was done. Results: Data showed that 60% of the respondents were from the University of Port Harcourt, while 40% were from PAMO University of Medical Sciences. The majority of the students (78.9%) were between 16 -20years, while only 0.7% of the students were ≥31years. Findings revealed that there is no significant relationship between respondents’ sociodemographic variables and awareness of, attitude to risky sexual behaviour. It was found that only gender and age significantly influence practices with an R2 of 0.22. Conclusion: Risky sexual behaviour among young people is significantly associated with age and gender.

scholarly journals Knowledge, utilization and clients’ satisfaction with antenatal care services in Primary Health Care Centres, in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-183
Author(s):  
K Sodeinde ◽  
O Onigbogi ◽  
O Odukoya ◽  
O Abiodun
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Safe Motherhood ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Primary Health

Background: Clients’ satisfaction with the quality of care in an antenatal clinic is the extent to which the health care system meets the clients’ expectations, aims and choices. Objective:  To assess the clients’ knowledge and satisfaction with antenatal care (ANC) services in Primary Health Centres in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 380 registered pregnant women who were selected using a multistage sampling method. The data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire, constructed from a review of the Safe Motherhood Needs Assessment package and other available literature on antenatal care. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 27.8±5.5 years. The majority were married (91.6%). Health education was the leading ANC activity recognized by 98.7% of the respondents. Knowledge was poor as only 46.1% had good knowledge of at least 50% of total knowledge score. Overall, satisfaction with the services was good as the majority (96.8%) of the respondents were satisfied with the services. Marital status, number of antenatal visits and level of education were statistically significantly associated with the level of satisfaction (p < 0.001, 0.02 and 0.007 respectively). Conclusion: Though the knowledge of ANC was poor, overall satisfaction level was good. Programmes that improve maternal knowledge about ANC should be emphasized in PHCs.

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 Understanding Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Undergraduates

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 60-70
Author(s):  
Osuala E.O. ◽  
Udi O.A. ◽  
Ogbu B. ◽  
Ojong I.N. ◽  
Oduali E.N.
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviour ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Sexual Behaviours ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancies ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviours

Background: Exploring sexual activities that may make individuals vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies is being considered following observation and increased reports of unplanned pregnancies and its attendant consequences among students in tertiary institutions. Objective: Determine the undergraduates’ awareness and attitude towards risky sexual behaviour. Methods: A descriptive Cross-sectional survey was conducted, among year one and year two Medical and Nursing undergraduate students at two tertiary institutions in Rivers State of Nigeria, using a questionnaire adapted from World Health Organisation survey instrument to obtain data on knowledge of and attitude towards risky sexual behaviours. Two hundred and eighty participants were randomly selected. Descriptive analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.0. Results: About 92.9% of the respondents are aware that unprotected (oral, anal, vaginal) sexual intercourse is a risky sexual behaviour. Assessing respondents’ attitudes to risky sexual behaviour revealed that 9.3% agree that condom should only be used during sexual intercourse with commercial sex workers. Conclusions: Most Undergraduates are aware of sexual activities that constitute risky sexual behaviours but there is need to cascade this awareness to reflect on general sexual habits and reduce public health emergencies among undergraduates.

scholarly journals Effect of rural infrastructure on profitability and productivity of cassava-based farms in Odogbolu local government area, Ogun state, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abiodun Obayelu ◽  
Titilope Olarewaju ◽  
Nurudeen Oyelami
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Infrastructure ◽  
Development Index ◽  
Infrastructural Development ◽  
Ogun State

Infrastructural development in Nigeria has been historically linked to the development of agriculture, exploitation of natural resources and public policies. This study examined the effect of rural infrastructures on profitability and productivity of cassava-based farms in Odogbolu local government area of Ogun state, Nigeria. The study was based on a cross-sectional survey of 120 cassava farmers selected with a multistage random sampling technique from 10 villages. Descriptive statistics were used to generate the composite rural infrastructure index which revealed that 5 out of the 10 sampled villages were under-developed. Economic efficiency in the developed and under-developed areas shows that farmers in the developed areas are better off compared to their counterparts in the under-developed areas. Farm size, years of farming experience and infrastructural development index (INF) were statistically significant with negative influence on productivity of cassava-based farmers. The significance and indirect relationship of the years of farming experience and infrastructural development index at p<0.05 and farm size (p<0.01) regarding the total factor productivity (TFP) implied that these variables decrease TFP. Similarly, the negative sign of the coefficient of INF of -0.742 at p<0.05 shows that the under-development of infrastructural facilities observed in the study area is capable of jeopardizing efforts at improving the productivity of cassava-based farmers. Therefore, farmer in the developed areas can generally produce more output at lower cost if there is an improvement in infrastructural facilities in the study area.

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STREET HAWKING ON THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN ANYIGBA, DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Alfred Eboh
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
The Government

Background: The hawking of wares by children has been a serious issue confronting the Nigerian society. Children hawk in some of the most horrible conditions conceivable, where they face a serious risk of injury, chronic illness, kidnapping, rape or death. Objective: The focus of this study was to assess the perceived effects of street hawking on the well-being of children in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Methods: The population of this study consists of parents of the street hawkers in Anyigba while cross-sectional survey design was used through the purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of one hundred and sixty-two (162) respondents. The validated structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) served as the instruments for the data collection respectively. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square at a predetermined 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative data were analysed with the aid of the SPSS (version 20). Results: The results indicated among others that street hawking had significant social implications and physical consequences on children's moral behaviour as well as health status in the study area. Conclusion: The study, therefore, concluded that the government of Kogi State should carry out an enlightenment campaign through the media and religious institutions on the negative consequences of street hawking are recommended as panacea. Also, the child right act instrument and its implementation should be strengthened in order to curb street hawking in the study area.

Studies on mosquito density in urban Kano: a study to calculate larval indices in municipal area of Gwale, Kano, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.B. Umar ◽  
A.H. Dankaka ◽  
M. Manjur Shah
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Critical Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Mosquito Density ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Sources ◽  
Mosquito Breeding ◽  
Water Holding

The study is carried out to standardize larval indices namely House Index, Container Index and Breteau Index and also to identify the major breeding sources of mosquitoes in the residential environment in and around the Gwale Local government area of  Kano, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study by selecting 50 houses randomly from the 6 wards of Municipality was employed. Every water holding container indoors and outdoors were counted and searched for larval presence and noted on a pretested format. In this study, 300 houses were surveyed in 21 days out of which 94.33% (283 houses) were found to have potential sources for mosquito breeding. All the entomological indices were found to be above the critical level. House Index = 28.67%; Container Index = 12.14%; Breteau Index = 64.00% showing high chances for outbreaks of mosquito borne diseases. The area is prone to mosquito borne disease like malaria and therefore warrants interventions from the competent.

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