Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among married people receiving antiretroviral therapy in a tertiary hospital in Ondo State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
OlayinkaS Ilesanmi ◽  
AyodejiM Adebayo ◽  
FaithO Alele
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Married People ◽  
Ondo State

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 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.

Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among adolescents at high schools in Aksum town, Tigray, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengesha Srah ◽  
Enguday Tirfeneh
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Parental Neglect ◽  
Poor Social Support

Abstract Background: World Health Organization has documented many health risks and complications secondary to unprotected sexual activity among adolescents. Even though the impact of risky sexual practice on the general health of adolescents is enormous, little attention has been given on identification and intervention plans. Therefore, the aim of this study was to find magnitude of risky sexual behavior and associated factors among adolescents in high schools at Aksum town, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods: we conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study at Aksum town. A systematic random sampling technique was applied. Data was collected with face to face interview and analyzed using statistical package for social science version 22. we have done bivariate and multivariate logistic regression. Adjusted Odds ratio at a p-value <0.05 with 95% confidence interval was taken to declare statistical significance. Result: A total of 644 students were participated with a response rate of 97.7%. Prevalence of risky sexual behavior was found to be 17.2%. Factors like poor social support [AOR=5.59, 95% CI: 2.71-11.53], living out of family [AOR=1.93, 95% CI: 1.21-3.07], experiencing parental neglect [AOR=1.87, 95% CI: 1.18-2.94] and drinking alcohol [AOR=2.55, 95% CI: 1.55-4.20] were statistically associated with risky sexual behavior. Conclusion: An alarming proportion of adolescent students have participated in risky sexual behavior. This can significantly affect health quality in the community and the country at large. Factors, like having poor social support, living out of the family, experiencing parental neglect and using alcoholic beverages are risk factors that increase the odds of risky sexual behavior among adolescent students.

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 Attitudes and Behaviors of HIV-Positive People After Diagnosis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabri Atalay ◽  
Hazal Albayrak Ucak ◽  
Gursel Ersan ◽  
Ufuk Sönmez
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Unprotected Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

Objective: HIV/AIDS cases are increasing rapidly in our country. Although there are many transmission routes, unprotected sexual intercourse is the main reason for the increase in HIV prevalence. Despide newly data in the literature that show there is no HIV transmission from partners who have been given viral suppression by antiretroviral therapy, evaluation of sexual behavior pattern is still important for resource control. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in sexual behavior after diagnosis, the level of knowledge about safe sexuality, and the attitudes and behaviors of informing the sexual partner about HIV status in HIV-infected individuals under follow-up and treatment. Methods: A questionnaire consisting of fifteen questions was filled out by the volunteers who were followed up in the HIV outpatient clinic of our hospital and the data were evaluated with SPSS statistical package program. Results: The mean age of the fifty participants was 38 years. Most of them are men, 40% stated that they are gay and 40% of them are married. Seventy percent of the respondents stated that the frequency of risky sexual behavior decreased after being diagnosed with HIV. However, perhaps the most striking finding of our study is that approximately one third of the participants never informed their sexual partner about their HIV status and 44% said they did not use condoms during sexual intercourse. More than half of the participants stated that they would like to receive information about safe sex and sexually transmitted infections. They also stated that they wanted to get this information from physicians. Conclusion: As a result, there is a decrease in risky sexual behaviors after diagnosis in HIV positive patients. However, risky behaviors such as not using condoms still continue. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that viral loads are negative with regular antiretroviral therapy and to promote safe sexual behavior.

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