Mental health and HIV sexual risk behaviour among University of Limpopo students

Pengpid, S; Peltzer, Karl; Skaal, L

doi:10.7196/sajp.415

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“…Previous studies found that elevated levels of anxiety or depression had been associated with sexual risk-taking behaviour such as inconsistent condom use. 34,35 Other studies 24,25 found that women's psychological symptoms predicted their contraceptive non-use and use of less effective methods. We did not however assess the type of contraceptive method used.…”

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Contraceptive non-use and associated factors among university students in 22 countries.

Peltzer¹,

Pengpid²

2016

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate contraceptive non-use and associated factors (socio-demographics, sexual behaviour, internal assets and mental health) among undergraduate university students in 22 countries. Methods: Using anonymous questionnaires, data was collected from 16979 undergraduate university students (mean age 20.8, SD=2.8) from 23 universities in 22 countries. Results: Of the total sample of 16979 undergraduate university students, 7032 (41.9%) reported to have been sexually active in the past 12 months. Of those who had been sexually active, 42.6% reported never (42.7% among male and 42.6% among female students) using contraceptives in the past 12 months. In multivariate regression analysis, among both men and women, younger age, religious affiliation (Hindu; and among women only being Muslim), intrinsic religiosity, and sexually protective behaviour were associated with contraceptive non-use. Lack of internal assets (among men, low life satisfaction and lack of personal control, and among women low personal mastery) ; among women not having depressive symptoms and among men having PTSD symptoms were associated with contraceptive non-use. Conclusion: Low contraceptive use was found and several factors identified as associated with contraceptive non-use may help guide intervention efforts.

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Contraceptive non-use and associated factors among university students in 22 countries.

Peltzer¹,

Pengpid²

2016

Afr H. Sci.

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“…Self-confidence and identity are related to poverty and lack of other resources, which have an effect on drinking patterns. 14 Many participants who admitted to the occasional use of alcohol indicated that peer pressure influenced their drinking:…”

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“…13 Furthermore, a study conducted at the University of Limpopo (Medunsa) campus found that 22% of students at the institution used alcohol in a manner that was physically harmful. 14 This study aimed to explore the University of Limpopo, Medunsa campus first-year students' opinions and experiences regarding their use of alcohol.…”

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Experiences and opinions of first-year students at a previously disadvantaged medical university in South Africa about alcohol consumption

Govender

Nel

Mogotsi

2015

South African Family Practice

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Background:The use of alcohol amongst first-year students in institutions of higher learning is problematic as it often leads to social and academic problems, for instance high dropout rates and high-risk sexual behaviour. Research on first-year students' opinions regarding their own use of alcohol at the University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus, was seen as pertinent as this institution trains medical doctors, dentists and other health professionals. The findings could inform appropriate interventions by policy-makers at the institution. This paper presents the qualitative data nested from a larger study on alcohol use among firstyear medical students. Methods: A sample of 217 first-year students was obtained, to whom a questionnaire was administered which included open-ended questions formulated from discussions with a focus group of eight first-year students. The open-ended questions were formulated in a manner that allowed participants to give an account of their experience and opinions related to the drinking of alcohol. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Results: The participants comprised 90 (41.5%) females, 13 (6%) White, 196 (90.3%) Black, 4 (1.8%) Asian and 4 (1.8%) Coloured students. The study revealed substantive views relating to first-year students' opinions and experiences of alcohol consumption. Themes gleaned from the interpretation were awareness, physical location of the campus, economic opportunities, health considerations, identity, belief in alcohol use, and interventions. Conclusion:The results indicate that first-year students have varying opinions and experiences concerning alcohol consumption at the University of Limpopo (Medunsa campus). Social identity and peer pressure are motivating factors in students' use of alcohol.

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“…Studies indicate that students engage in all sorts of risk behaviour including one night stands, multiple and concurrent sexual partnerships, intergenerational sex, age-disparity, coercive sex, and open sexual relationship [6,8]. Studies show that alcohol consumption is one of the main underlying factors to students' sexual risk behaviour [8,9].…”

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An Exploratory Study of the Relationship between Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk Behaviour among Students at the University of Kwazulu-Natal

2015

J AIDS Clin Res

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Mental health and HIV sexual risk behaviour among University of Limpopo students

Cited by 8 publications

References 32 publications

Contraceptive non-use and associated factors among university students in 22 countries.

Contraceptive non-use and associated factors among university students in 22 countries.

Experiences and opinions of first-year students at a previously disadvantaged medical university in South Africa about alcohol consumption

An Exploratory Study of the Relationship between Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk Behaviour among Students at the University of Kwazulu-Natal

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