The prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst undergraduate students in Jigjiga University, Ethiopia

Young adults including university students are at high risk of acquiring HIV due to their risky sexual practices. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst regular undergraduate students in Jigjiga University. The researcher used a quantitative, univariate cross-sectional descriptive study. Two hundred and thirty six (236) students were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a standardised structured questionnaire. The study revealed that 70.53% of respondents were sexually experienced. Majority (54.8%) of the sexually experienced respondents were sexually active within 3 months of the study. Up to 30.14% of sexually experienced respondents have had sex with a person other than their currentpartner in the past 12 months. Only 59.6% of the sexually experienced respondents used condom in their most recent sexual engagement. The findings of this study showed that university students are involved in sexual behaviours that may increase their risk of contracting HIV infection. Based on the above results, researchers recommended the designing of interventions which are contextually relevant to Jigjiga University to mitigate risky sexual practices amongst university students.

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Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Undergraduate Students from selected Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya

Editon Consortium Journal of Economics and Development Studies ◽

10.51317/ecjeds.v2i1.125 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 94-105

Author(s):

Julius Kiprono Langat; Dr James Kay; Prof. Gladys Jerobon Kiptiony

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Target Population ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Albert Bandura ◽

Expert Review ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Behaviours

This study's purpose was to establish the influence of socioeconomic status on risky sexual behaviours on risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students of main campuses in Nakuru County. Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura and Person-Centred Theory by Carl Rogers guided the study. The study was carried out among 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th-year undergraduate students from main campuses in Nakuru County. The study adopted a correlational research design. The target population was 18570 undergraduate students. The accessible population was 8456 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th-year undergraduate students whose sample was 367. Respondents were selected by applying the simple random sampling technique. The study included a sample of 10 peer counsellors and 2 student counsellors from the Egerton University and Kabarak University main campuses who were selected through purposive sampling. Data were obtained using a questionnaire for undergraduate students, focus group discussions guide for peer counsellors and interview schedule for student counsellors. Validation of research instruments was done through peer and expert review and also through pilot testing, which was done in Mount Kenya University (MKU) - Nakuru Campus. Quantitative data was analysed by both inferential and descriptive statistics using SPSS Version 25, whereas the qualitative data was analysed thematically. The analysed data was presented in tables, graphs, and narratives. The findings indicated that the majority of the respondents were of the view that socioeconomic status influences risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students.

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Influence of Sexual Norms on Risky Sexual Behaviours among Undergraduate Students from selected Universities in Nakuru County, Kenya

Editon Consortium Journal of Psychology, Guidance, and Counseling ◽

10.51317/ecjpgc.v2i1.131 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 121-135

Author(s):

Julius Kiprono Langat; Prof. Gladys Jerobon Kiptiony; Dr James Kay

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Target Population ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Albert Bandura ◽

Sexual Norms ◽

Expert Review ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Behaviours

This study’s purpose was to examine the influence of sexual norms on risky sexual behaviours on risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students of main campuses in Nakuru County. Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura and Person-Centred Theory by Carl Rogers guided the study. The study was carried out among 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th-year undergraduate students from main campuses in Nakuru County. The study adopted a correlational research design. The target population was 18570 undergraduate students. The accessible population was 8456 constituted of 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th-year undergraduate students whose sample was 367. Respondents were selected by applying the simple random sampling technique. The study included a sample of 10 peer counsellors and 2 student counsellors from the Egerton University and Kabarak University main campuses who were selected through purposive sampling. Data were obtained using a questionnaire for undergraduate students, focus group discussions guide for peer counsellors and interview schedule for student counsellors. Validation of research instruments was done through peer and expert review and also through pilot testing, which was done in Mount Kenya University (MKU) - Nakuru Campus. Quantitative data was analysed by both inferential and descriptive statistics using SPSS Version 25, whereas the qualitative data was analysed thematically. The analysed data was presented in tables, graphs, and narratives. The findings indicated that the majority of the respondents were of the view that sexual norms influence risky sexual behaviours among undergraduate students.

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Academic Stress and Study Habits of Health Science University Students

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1730746 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sukesh Shetty ◽

Neetha Kamath ◽

M. Nalini

Keyword(s):

Academic Success ◽

Nursing Students ◽

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Study Habits ◽

Health Science ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction Academic stress and study habits are crucial indicators of academic success. At the moment, faulty study habits press on the students into academic stress. The present study was conducted to identify the academic stress and study habits of university students of health science. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 150 undergraduate students of nursing, physiotherapy, and pharmacy (n = 50 in each group). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The information on academic stress and study habits was collected by using the Student Stress Inventory and Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory, respectively. Results Mean score of academic stress was found to be 75.353 ± 16.463. Pharmacy students had a higher level of stress compared to physiotherapy and nursing students (p = 0.013). Furthermore, the prevalence of unsatisfactory study habits among undergraduate students was 72%, with a mean score of 52.7 ± 9.152. Also, nursing students had a higher level of study habits compared to physiotherapy and pharmacy Students. There was no significant relationship found between study habits and academic stress (r = −0.048, p = 0.557). There was a significant association found between study habits and gender (p = 0.021), as well the association found between stress level and course type, Pre-University Course percentage, and first-year percentage (p = 0.044, 0.04, and 0.044 respectively). Conclusion Academic stress and poor study habits are prevalent among undergraduate students. This indicates strategies need to be formed to enhance healthy study habits and alleviate the academic stress of the students, mainly in professional courses; it is an urgent need.

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A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of coronavirus among nursing students, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20205317 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 4422

Author(s):

Anjali Devi Sharma ◽

Kavita Verma ◽

Manisha Sehgal ◽

Yachana Verma ◽

Anupama K.

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Descriptive Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Team ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus and hence this pandemic has a great impact on the education system. Nursing students as part of the health team should know the coronavirus like other communicable diseases. Methods: A quantitative approach and cross-sectional survey research design used to assess the knowledge of Coronavirus among 145 nursing students of district Sirmaur selected through the convenient sampling technique. An online self-structured questionnaire used as a tool for data collection. Descriptive data analysis was done with SPSS (version 23).Results: The result of the study revealed that only 31.7% of students had good knowledge about COVID-19, and 68.3% had average knowledge. Conclusions: There is a need for intervention such as educational programs or pieces of training to educate about the pandemic and its prevention practices to undergraduate students to make our society more secure.

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Knowledge and Attitude on Legalization of Abortion among Undergraduate Students

Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jgmcn.v10i2.20809 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 52-57

Author(s):

S Ojha ◽

M Silwal

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Health Concern ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Awareness Program ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Political Dimensions ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Abortion is public health concern in many parts of the world and is also contentious issue with religious, moral, cultural and political dimensions. Awareness program has most essential role to prevent the unusual death of mothers in the world.Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion among undergraduate students.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for this study. Proportionate stratified sampling technique and simple random sampling technique was used to select the subjects. Total 90 students were chosen as a sample and structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 19.82. Most 58 (64.40%) of the respondents were females; majority 76 (84.40%) of the respondents were of upper caste group. Most 85 (94.4%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge on legalization of abortion and majority 83 (94.30%) of the respondents had positive attitude towards legalization of abortion. The study shows that the most knowledgeable area was on concept of abortion (88.55%) and the least knowledgeable (58.00%) area was on method of abortion. Factors like age, gender, residence and educational faculty were not found to be associated with knowledge on legalization of abortion.Conclusions: Undergraduate students had good level of knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion. Highest knowledge was present in concept of abortion and lowest in methods of abortion. More awareness program should be accessible to undergraduates in order to increase the level of knowledge. J-GMC-N | Volume 11 | Issue 01 | January-June 2018, Page: 52-57

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Social and behavioural factors associated with risky sexual behaviours among university students in nine ASEAN countries: a multi-country cross-sectional study

SAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS ◽

10.1080/17290376.2018.1503967 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 71-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Siyan Yi ◽

Vannarath Te ◽

Supa Pengpid ◽

Karl Peltzer

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽

Asean Countries ◽

Behavioural Factors

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Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

Journal of Social Science Studies ◽

10.5296/jsss.v7i1.15326 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 8

Author(s):

John Dadzie Thompson ◽

Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽

Suuk Laar

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Academic Dishonesty ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Development Studies ◽

Body Parts ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall,(ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

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Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

Journal of Social Science Studies ◽

10.5296/jsss.v6i2.15329 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 206

Author(s):

John Dadzie Thompson ◽

Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽

Suuk Laar

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Academic Dishonesty ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Development Studies ◽

Body Parts ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

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Risky Sexual Practices and Associated Factors for HIV/AIDS Infection among Private College Students in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia

ISRN Public Health ◽

10.1155/2013/763051 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Zelalem Alamrew ◽

Melkamu Bedimo ◽

Muluken Azage

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Alcohol Intake ◽

Sexual Partners ◽

Unprotected Sex ◽

Sexual Practices ◽

Sexually Active ◽

Multiple Sexual Partners ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Practices

Background. Adolescents and young adults engage in risky sexual behaviours that may expose them to risk of contracting sexual transmitted diseases. The aim of this study was to assess risky sexual practices and associated factors for HIV/AIDS infection. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2012 among 790 college students. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses with SPSS version 16 software package. Results. About 40.6% of sexually active respondents had risky sexual behaviours. Multiple sexual partners and unprotected sex were reported by 45.3% and 38.4% of sexually active respondents. Having multiple sexual partners was associated with alcohol use (AOR = 3.20; 95% CI: 2.02–5.08) and having a close friend who started sex (AOR = 5.99; 95% CI: 3.66–9.81). Unprotected sex was associated with marital status (AOR = 2.68; 95% CI: 1.55–4.64), alcohol intake (AOR = 2.19; 95% CI: 1.36–3.54), and frequency of visiting night clubs (AOR = 0.25; 95% CI: 0.12–0.52) for those who visit occasionally and (AOR = 0.45; 95% CI: (0.21–0.97) for those who visited at least once a week. Conclusion. Large proportions of students engaged in risky sexual behaviours and various risk factors were associated with risky sexual behaviours. Therefore, interventions targeting on alcohol intake, peer pressure, and attending night clubs are recommended.

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

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.52589/ajhnm-shtrpjpg ◽

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.

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