Sexuality, pattern and age of sexual debut amongst young reproductive aged health students in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study (original) (raw)
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African journal of reproductive health, 2020
This study investigated the factors associated with early sexual debut, consensual sexual debut and multiple sexual partners in tertiary institutions in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design with a proportional sampling method. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from respondents. Four hundred and thirty-three questionnaires were deemed eligible for data analysis. Chi-square, t-test and binary logistic regression were utilised to analyse the data. It was found that respondents who attended private secondary schools were more likely to have early sexual debut (X2= 3.076; p <0.05). There was no significant difference in the age at sexual debut for respondents from nuclear and extended families (M.D = - 0.377). Females were less likely to experience consensual sexual debut than their male counterparts (OR=0.469; p <0.01). Also, early sexual debut influenced exposure to multiple sexual partners- those who delayed sex till ...
Background Young people constitutes one of the most dynamic human resource bases, due to their strength and youthfulness they people begin to explore their sexuality and have sexual relationships that may have unfavourable outcome like unwanted pregnancies, abortions, STIs and HIV/AIDS. Objective This study aims to determine sexual practices and factors affecting sexual outcomes among young people in Oluku Community, Ovia North East, Local Government, Edo State, South South, Nigeria. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted between January and June, 2013. It utilized multi-stage sampling method. Data was collected using interviewer administered questionnaire. Results A total of 400 young people participated in this study with a mean age of 17.8 ± 3.9 years. Sex distribution showed there were more females 211 (52.8%) than males 189 (47.3). The mean age for females was 17.1 years (SD =3.9 years) and males was 18.1 years (SD= 3.9 years).Half (49.0%) of young person's in Oluku had experienced sexual intercourse, most 154 (79.4%)) of which were unplanned. Their first sexual experience occurred between the ages of 13 to 18 years, with a mean age of 17.2 ± 3.4 years; most were with older partners who were neighbourhood friends and schoolmates. Sixty eight percent of respondents have kissed at least once or more, 73.7% have practiced hugging over the last 6 months. A third has had pregnancy and STI as an outcome of a sexual encounter, factors affecting outcome of sexual encounter were age, younger age of first intercourse, sex and family structure Conclusion and Recommendations Government and schools should have a continuous peer education and training on life building skills for young people so as to increase the age of sexual debut and reduce unfavourable outcomes of unwanted pregnancy and STIs. Also, the State should establish institutional structures like Youth friendly centres in Oluku community which will help to coordinate and serve the needs of young person's especially their sexual, reproductive needs and other social needs.
Study of Sexuality among Adolescent Students of a Secondary School in Ilorin, Nigeria. 1
The relevant socio-demographic variables which may influence sexual behaviour and the level of awareness of the adolescents on risky sexual practices and sexually transmitted diseases were assessed using a descriptive cross sectional survey of the sexual behaviour of 196 adolescent secondary school students (10 -19yrs) in Ilorin-Nigeria. The subjects were selected using a multistage sampling technique. Forty-three percent of the subjects selected were females and fifty-seven percent were males. The results showed that the knowledge of the respondents was high on issues relating to STDs and HIV transmission and prevention but was low when awareness of individual STDs was considered. This study reveals that forty percent of the respondents had at least one previous experience of sexual intercourse and a higher proportion of males were sexually experienced. The subjects showed a clustering of age of sexual initiation between the ages of 14 and 18 years. The most frequent debut partners were schoolmates and neighbours accounting for seventy percent of the responses. Audio-visual means were the most common means by which the respondents obtained information on sex and sexuality with films being the single most important source for 25 percent of the respondents. The internet was also shown as an emerging source of information for adolescents. Finally, significant relationships were identified as existing between the gender of respondents and a history of previous sexual experience and also between their age and history of previous sexual experience. There was no significant relationship found between the religion and history of previous sexual experience among the respondents.
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Background: Early adolescent sexual activity remains a recurring problem with negative psychosocial and health outcomes. The age at sexual debut varies from place to place and among different individuals and is associated with varying factors. The aim was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of early sexual debut among secondary school students in Ido-Ekiti, SouthWest Nigeria. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study. The respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Pre-tested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 15. Results: More than two-thirds, 40(67.8%), had early sexual debut. The prevalence of early sexual debut was about 11%. The mean age of sexual debut was 13.10±2.82; the mean age for early sexual debutants was 11.68±1.98. The mean number of sexual partners was 2.44±1.99. Male gender, having friends who engaged in sexual activities had association with early sexual exposure (p<0.05). Alcohol intake had the strongest strength of association for early sexual debut among the students. Conclusion: The high prevalence of early sexual exposure among the students calls for urgent interventions to stem the trend. This will help to reduce the devastating negative psycho-social and health sequels.
Prevalence and Predictors of Early Sexual Debut among Adolescents in Ogbomoso, Nigeria
American Journal of Public Health Research, 2018
Background: Adolescent sexuality is an important subject of social concern because of its connection to negative outcomes like adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The timing of an adolescent's first sexual intercourse is thus a key variable affecting those negative outcomes. This study thought to determine the prevalence and predictors of early sexual debut among never-married adolescents in Ogbomoso, SouthWestern Nigeria. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out between January and March 2016. Data was collected from a total of 447 never-married adolescents between 16 and 19 years using semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaires. Data was analyzed in SPSS version 20. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. Results: About a quarter (26.80%) of the adolescents were sexually active with mean age at sexual debut of 15.80 in girls and 15.40 years in boys. An average of 18.60% had experienced sexual debut before their 15th birthday, 16.60 % in boys, and 20.20% in girls. Polygamous family setting, peer sex education, alcohol use, and poor reproductive health knowledge were predictors of early sexual debut. Conclusion: The study concluded that early initiation of sexual debut is high among study participants that have initiated sex. Religiosity and good social behavior were found to be protective against early sexual debut. Therefore, there is the need to ensure effective programmes that will built upon the understanding of those factors associated with an increased likelihood of an early sexual debut.
Sexual Behaviours And Practises of Unmarried Young People in A Nigerian State University
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Background Socio-cultural and gender-based issues influence sexuality of emerging adults. These gender-based issues worsen sexual health outcomes of emerging adults in studies outside Nigeria. Some of these issues are male dominance in sexual relationships, health care providers’ bias in attending to sexual health needs of emerging adults and age disparate sexual relationships. Studies have reported that males dominate females in sexual relationship largely in part owing to masculinity tendencies. Also, health care providers view emerging adults as randy when seeking information on sexual and reproductive health care services. Added to these is age disparate sexual relationships. Older men engage in exchanged sex while younger females are unable to negotiate condom. All these speak to gender and social inequality in sexual relationships are largely undocumented in Nigeria. Method This study collected information purposively using a qualitative inquiry. Thirty (30) in-depth interview...
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Background: Young people are at risk of being victims or perpetrators of-coerced or forced sexual sex. In predominantly low-and middle-income countries, this contributes significantly to their risk for HIV infection, un-wanted pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Current trends show that young people sexual identity and preferences affect their sexual and reproductive health. Objective: This study aims to determine prevalence of coerced or forced sexual intercourse, sexual identity and sexual preferences of young people in Oluku Community, Ovia North East, Local Government, Edo State, South Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in June, 2013 using multi-stage sampling method. Results: A total of 400 young people participated in this study. The mean age was 17.8 ± 3.9 years. A higher proportion of respondents were of the Bini ethnic group 145 (36.3%). Most respondents were Christians 346 (86.5%) while 33 (8.2%) were Moslems. Majority of the respondents had secondary education 271 (67.8%), most were single 363 (90.8%) and were from families with a monogamous setting 289 (72.3%). The prevalence of forced sex was 12.9%, similarly, condom use during forced sex was 27.8%. More females (15.3%) than males (9.6%) had experienced forced sex; forced sex was common among young people from older age group, monogamous homes, and those living in a flat or self contained. Majority (95.3%) of adolescent's sexual preference was vaginal, only a few preferred oral (3.3%) and anal sex (1.5%). Religion was associated with sexual preference and identity. The sexual identity of most (98.0%) young person's How to cite this paper: Kingsley, C.O., Emmanuel, C. was heterosexual (or different sex), while 0.5% were homosexual (or same sex) and 1.5% bisexual (or both). Conclusion and Recommendations: Legislation against forced and coerced sex, rape and other forms of sexual violence should be formulated and implemented.
Sexual behavior of in-school adolescents in Osun State, Southwest Nigeria: a comparative study
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 2014
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