A Meta-Analysis of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Male Youth in Developing Countries

Berhan, Yifru; Berhan, Asres

doi:10.1155/2015/580961

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“…We found that male students were more sexually active than their female counterparts (69% vs. 31%). This finding was also in keeping with previous data as men have more permissive attitudes towards premarital sex than women (Adanikin et al, 2017;Berhan and Berhan, 2015;Motamedi et al, 2016;UNFPA, 2015;Xu et al, 2019;Yip et al, 2013), probably because men have greater freedom to be involved in sexual relation (Motamedi et al, 2016). Some studies suggest that young men and women engage in premarital sex in different circumstances.…”

Section: Associated Factors Of Premarital Sexsupporting

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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of premarital sex among bedsit-living students in Hue City, Vietnam

Nhàn¹,

Phu²,

Tra³

et al. 2019

J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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The study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of premarital sex and its associated factors among bedsit-living students. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Hue city, Vietnam in 2015. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used to recruit students. Data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire at participant's room. A total of 730 students (men/women: 44.2%/55.8%, mean age: 20.9 years) were enrolled. Prevalence of premarital sex was 11.9% with an average age of first sexual intercourse at 19.8 ± 2.2 years. For premarital sex, 13.3 to 19.5% students did not have enough knowledge of reproductive health and safe sex, 34.1% agreed on different situations. Male students accepted premarital sex more than female students did (45.8% vs. 24.8%, p < 0.001,  2). Gender, age group, marital status, knowledge of consequences of premarital sex and knowledge of STDs prevention were associated with attitude and practice of premarital sex (p < 0.05,  2). The prevalence of premarital sex was comparable with recent domestic and regional data, yet implied an increased trend. Up to one-fifth of students were not equipped with enough knowledge of safe sex, therefore, reproductive and sexual health education for bedsit-living students should be reinforced.

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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of premarital sex among bedsit-living students in Hue City, Vietnam

Nhàn¹,

Phu²,

Tra³

et al. 2019

J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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“…Studies conducted in developing countries showed that 75% of males aged 15 to 24 years who reported having sexual intercourse in the 12 months preceding the survey engaged in higherrisk sex. The proportion of higher-risk sex among male youth, aged 15 to 19 years was nearly 90% in 21 of the 26 countries (Berhan and Berhan, 2015).…”

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

Mersha¹,

Teji²,

Darghawth³

et al. 2018

J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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There is growing evidence suggesting that young people in school are practicing risky sexual behaviors. Ethiopian people aged 10 to 24 years have emerged as the segments of the population most vulnerable to a broad spectrum of serious sexual health problems. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to assess risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among preparatory school students in Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia. An institution based cross sectional study was conducted among 465 study participants from April 20 to June 2, 2018. A self-administered pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was done using binary logistic regression. In this study, 22.4% (95%CI: 18.6%, 26.2%) of study participants had risky sexual behaviors. Marital status, education and occupational status of the father, occupation of the mother, watching pornographic movies, drinking alcohol, using hashish/shisha and knowledge about HIV/AIDS were significantly associated with odds (AOR=3.

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“…This finding is much greater than the finding in the 2011 EDHS data that overall, 4 percent of never-married young women had sex in the past 12 months. It is also much higher when compared to the study findings in AAU students that only 54 (8.9%) of females were found to be sexually active [9,17,21].…”

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Risky Sexual Behaviors for HIV Infection among Female Private College Students in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia

Feyisa¹,

Bala²

2015

J Women’s Health Care

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Background: HIV/AIDS risky behavior remains a critical health concern for young women for multiple biological and socio-economic reasons. Hence, the objective of the study was to assess the level of risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among female students in private colleges in Nekemte town, western Ethiopia. Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out among female private college students in Nekemte town between April and May, 2014. A total of 422 female students in private colleges were randomly selected for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected data were cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 16. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were done to identify predictors of risky sexual behaviors. Results:One hundred fifty six (38.4%) of the non-married (N=406) respondents had practiced sexual intercourse. Of these, 115(73.7%) were sexually active in the last 12 months. Of the total respondents who were sexually active in the last 12 months including the married one (N=131), 38(29%) reported that they had sexual intercourse with two or more partners. Among non-married females who were sexually active in the last 12 months (N=115), only 34(29.6%) reported to have used condom at their last sexual intercourse.Urban residence (AOR=2.4, 95% CI =1.3, 4.5), income deficit (AOR= 2.8, 95 % CI=1.5, 4.0), Income source (AOR=2.5, 95% CI=2.0, 9.0) and pornographic film viewing (AOR=10.7, 95 % CI=5.1, 22.5) were significantly associated with premarital sex. Level of study (AOR =2.0, 95% CI=1.3, 3.2), marital status AOR=2.8, 95% CI 1.8, 6.6), Living arrangement (AOR= 3.295% CI=1.3, 4.5, and pornographic viewing (AOR=2.0, 95% CI=1.1, 4.3 were significantly associated with multiple sexual partners. Similarly, condom use in the last sexual intercourse among nonmarried female students was significantly associated with level of study (AOR= 0.2, 95 % CI= 0 .1-0.9), Knowledge of HIV prevention by consistent use of condoms (AOR=2.9, 95%CI 1.0-8.0), pornographic viewing AOR= 2.7, 95 % CI =1.0, 7.6) and alcohol drinking (AOR=5.2, 95 % CI 3.2, 7.3). Conclusion:This study indicated that large proportions of students were engaged in risky sexual behaviors. Hence, Encouraging continuation of virginity as a cultural norm among those who have not experienced sexual intercourse and awareness creation on the importance of using condoms for each and every sexual encounter before marriage is recommended.

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A Meta-Analysis of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Male Youth in Developing Countries

Cited by 60 publications

References 32 publications

Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of premarital sex among bedsit-living students in Hue City, Vietnam

Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of premarital sex among bedsit-living students in Hue City, Vietnam

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

Risky Sexual Behaviors for HIV Infection among Female Private College Students in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia

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