scholarly journals Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors among High School and Preparatory School Students in Yaedwha, East Gojjam, Ethiopia, 2019.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birhan Ermed ◽  
Mekuanint Taddele ◽  
Belsity Temesgen ◽  
Tesfahun Tiruneh ◽  
Natnael Atnafu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preparatory School

Abstract Background: Sexual and reproductive health problems are among the main causes of death, disability, and disease among young people in the world particularly in Africa. Young adults represent one of the groups at highest risk for HIV infection. Safe sexual behavior remains the most effective protection against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for sexually active young adults.Objective: To assess the risk of sexual behaviors and associated factors among high school and preparatory school students in Yaedwha town, East Gojjam, Ethiopia, 2019.Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study design with qualitative support was conducted among high school and preparatory school students from March 18-22, 2019. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire from 435 students using Stratified sampling technique. Focus group discussions were used to supplement quantitative data. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 :statistical software. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to ascertain the association between explanatory variables and the outcome. Variables with P value less than 0.25 in the bivariate analysis and P-value < 0.05 and corresponding 95% CI of odds ratio were considered to declare a result as statistically significant. Analysis of information obtained from FGDs was done manually using themes. Results: The overall risk sexual behaviors among sexually active students in the last 12 months were 25.8%. The variables, peer pressure, alcohol use, living arrangement and educational level statistically significant with p values< 0.05 [AOR=2.540(1.59, 4.05)], [AOR= 2.87(1.56, 5.28))], [AOR=2.29(1.41, 3.69] and [AOR=1.68(1.02, 2.77)] respectively,Conclusion: Considerable number of students had practiced risk sexual behaviors. The associated factors of risky sexual behaviors among students were peer pressure, alcohol use, educational status, and current living conditions were the most influencing factors for risky sexual behaviors . So school-based reproductive health interventions are mandatory to prevent risky sexual behaviors, negotiate condom use, youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services. Keywords: Risk Sexual Behaviors, Associated factors, Students, Yaedwha, Ethiopia.

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>

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 Risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among preparatory school students in Arba Minch town, Southern Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 429-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mersha Abera ◽  
Teji Kedir ◽  
Darghawth Rasha ◽  
Gebretsadik Woiynshet ◽  
Shibiru Shitaye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preparatory School

scholarly journals Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Associated Factors Among Secondary and Preparatory School Students in Agaro town, Jimma Zone Southwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daba Abdissa ◽  
Workitu Sileshi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background: Adolescents are rarely provided with adequate information about their development, especially in regard to sexuality. This problem has exposed the adolescents to the risk of many sexual and reproductive health problems. Parents have significant role to reduce sexual risk behaviors and promote healthy adolescent sexual development. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess parent-adolescent communication on SRH issues among secondary and preparatory school students in Agaro town, Southwest Ethiopia, 2019. Methods: School based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 13-20/2019 using stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using pretested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire entered into Epi data version 3.1; and analyzed using SPSS version 20. A variable having a p-value of <0.25 in the bivariable model was subjected to multivariable analysis to avoid the confounding variable’s effect. Adjusted odds ratios were calculated at the 95% confidence interval and considered significant with a p-value of <0.05.Results: A total of 315 students were included to the study. The mean age of the respondents was 20.2±2.6 years. The study finding showed that 61.3% of the participants were discussed on SRH issues with their parents. Educational status of mother [primary education (AOR=3.67; 95%CI:1.93,6.97),secondary education(AOR:2.86;95%CI:1.2,6.8)],educational status of father[primary education (AOR=5.8;95%CI:2.8,12.3,secondary education (AOR=3.21; 95%CI:1.55,6.59)],having family size of <5 (AOR= 6.4; 95%CI: 3.36,12.37) and having boy/girlfriend(AOR=1.99; 95%CI:1,3.8) were significantly associated with parent adolescent communication. Conclusion: About two third of the participants communicate with their parents. parents’ educational status, family size of <5 and having boy/girlfriend were significantly associated with the communication.

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 Exposure to Sexually Explicit Materials and Its Association with Sexual Behaviors of Ambo University Undergraduate Students, 2018

1970 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seifadin Ahmed Shallo ◽  
Wakeshi Willi Mengesha
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Electronic Materials ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Sexually Explicit Materials ◽  
Sexually Explicit

BACKGROUND: Among the number of reasons that expose the youth to reproductive health risks, lack of adequate information on sexual and reproductive health issues is of prior concern. Given the lack of readily available information about sexual activity to teens, they turn to media for information about sexual norms and may also use the media as a sexual super-peer that encourages them to be sexually active. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the association between exposure to sexually explicit materials and sexually risky behaviors among undergraduate students of Ambo University, Ethiopia.METHODS: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 university students in 2018. Study participants were selected by systematic random sampling technique. Self- administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 20. Uni-variate, bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were done. With 95% CI, the p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as the level of significance.RESULTS: About 55% and 52% of the university students were exposed to sexually explicit electronic materials throughout their life and in the last 12 months prior to data collection period respectively. Searching for sex information was the top reason for why university students resorted to watching sexually explicit materials. Sexually active students, senior students and male students were more likely to engage in watching sexually explicit electronic materials compared to their counterparts.CONCLUSION: A high numbers of university students were being exposed to sexually explicit electronic materials for the sake of searching about sexual and related information. This exposure has a significant association with risky sexual behaviors specifically. We highly recommend that university organize awareness creation forum on the area of sexual health, HIV/AIDS and STI, and related matters.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Life Skills Program on Life Skills to Prevent Risky Sexual Behaviours in Primary School Students, Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 545-550
Author(s):  
Phagapun BOONTEM ◽  
Penprapa SUTHAMMA ◽  
Narunest JURAKARN
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Primary Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Experimental Group

Risky sexual behaviors are a very serious problem, especially in youth and adolescence. This study aims to compare the effects of and integrated sex education and life skills program on life skills to prevent risky sexual behaviors in primary school students. Design: The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental, pre-posttest 2-group design. Sample: 34 primary students were in the control group, and 34 primary students were in the experiment group. Intervention: The experimental group participated in the integrated sex education and life skill program to promote life skills and prevent risky sexual behaviors, while the control group participated in the usual educational program regarding sexual and reproductive health that already exists in schools. Measurements: The data on both groups were gathered through questionnaires assessing demographic characteristics and life skills for preventive risky sexual behaviors. Results: The results revealed significant differences between the experimental and control groups (t-test = 2.39, p-value < 0.05) 3 months after the life skills programs, while no significant difference was noted in the experimental group (mean difference = -2.53, p-value > 0.05). Conclusions: The integrated sex education and life skill program posed potential utility for primary students and also capable provision for further study for other groups.

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