Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among preparatory school students in Arsi Negelle Town Oromia, Ethiopia

Megersa, Nega Degefa; Teshome, Girum Sebsibe

doi:10.11591/ijphs.v9i3.20033

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“…On the other hand, the prevalence of risky sexual practices in this study is much higher compared to a study conducted in Gondar city administration where the overall prevalence of risky sexual practices was 12.8% ( 26 ), in Arsi Negelle was 32% ( 33 ), in Axum was 19% ( 3 ), in Wolaita Sodo was 24.7% ( 12 ), and in Humera was 13.7% ( 34 ). This variation among reports might be due to differences in the difference in grade level since our study participants are higher grade students (preparatory students) compared to the previous two studies conducted among high school students so that higher grade students had more exposure to risky sexual practices than junior high school students.…”

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Risky Sexual Practice and Associated Factors Among Youth Preparatory Students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia

Azene

Tsegaye

W/Gebriel

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundRisky sexual practices can negatively affect the health of youths by predisposing them to a variety of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy, which, in turn, would lead to serious lifelong deleterious health, social, and economic consequences. While youths tend to be less well-informed and require more information, little has been known in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of risky sexual practices and associated factors among youth students in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 414 regularly attending youth students in Gondar city from April to May 2019. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected by using a pre-tested, structured, and self-administered questionnaire. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed, and a multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to identify the effect of independent variables on the outcome variable at p < 0.05 with its 95%CI.ResultThe prevalence of risky sexual practices was 49.3%. Peer pressure (AOR = 1.99, 95%CI: 1.21, 3.26), drinking alcohol (AOR = 4.88 95%CI: 3.06, 7.79), and watching pornography (AOR = 2.82, 95%CI: 1.74, 4.56) were positively associated with the risky sexual practice of youths. Whereas, age, gender, and pocket money did not have any association with risky sexual practice in this study.ConclusionIn this study, the prevalence of risky sexual practices was found to be high. Thus, multisector collaboration efforts are needed from parents, schools, health facilities, and the government to tackle the exposure of in-school youth toward peer pressure, drinking alcohol, and watching pornographic films, which in turn helps to bring about healthy sexual practices among them.

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“…So, if they have a sexually active friend that provoke them to involve in such a way, they will be in danger of committing unhealthy sexual behaviors the same way their friends do. This finding is supported by studies conducted in Gondar ( 26 ), Lalibela ( 6 ), Arsi Negelle ( 33 ), and Jimma ( 42 ).…”

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Risky Sexual Practice and Associated Factors Among Youth Preparatory Students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia

Azene

Tsegaye

W/Gebriel

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…The development of this intervention is based on previous research. Research conducted by Tortolero et al [7] and Megersa and Teshome [8] explained the benefits of health education on reproductive health for adolescents, adolescent growth and development, and risky sexual behavior. The results showed increased knowledge of adolescents in maintaining their health by 38%.…”

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The effectiveness of “PEKA BERAKSI” programs in improving self-efficacy to prevent the risky sexual behavior in adolescents

Simak

Rekawaty

Rahmadiyah

2022

IJPHS

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Risky sexual behavior is a health problem among adolescents whose cases continue to increase along with technological developments. It needs to be overcome by increasing self-efficacy among adolescents. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview and influence of the implementation of “PEKA BERAKSI” on self-efficacy in adolescents to prevent risky sexual behavior. This study used quasi-experimental design with pre and posttest without control group method. The study involved 275 students. The instrument used to measure the variables of self-efficacy was measured with the instrument developed by researchers. The variable risky sexual behaviour was measured with the instrument sexual risk survey. The finding showed that there was a significant difference in self-efficacy in adolescents in preventing risky sexual behavior before and after the intervention 0.001. The results of statistical tests found a p<em>-</em>value of 0.006 which means that there is a significant effect between the “PEKA BERAKSI” intervention and risky sexual behavior. Based on these results, recommended for health services to make the innovation program that focuses health education for adolescents and health promotion at schools. Furthermore, the results of this intervention as basic data in developing school health clinics and integrating subjects with health education for adolescents.

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HIV/AIDS Risky Behavior Model for LGBT Youth in the Gorontalo Province

Irwan,

Boekoesoe,

Katili

et al. 2023

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Context: The behavior model for preventing HIV/AIDS transmission in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth can contain HIV/AIDS information in this population. Objective: According to Planned Behavior Theory (PBT), human growth within different social environments may gain further information on various issues. This information can be the basis of their behavioral beliefs, social demands of essential others (normative beliefs), and obstacles that can prevent them from showing certain behaviors (control beliefs). These factors can influence intention and behavior. This study aims to develop a model for HIV/AIDS risk-related behavior among LGBT youth based on PBT. Methods: This was an observational study using a cross-sectional approach. The modeling used the Structural Equation Model (SEM) pathway through the AMOS 8.50 software application. The variables in this study are internal factors, such as religious obedience, knowledge, beliefs, intention, and risky behavior. Participants: This study occurred in Gorontalo Province with 200 LGBT youths with risky behaviors. Results: Risk behavior modeling results of LGBT youths in Gorontalo; Religious adherence affects risk behavior through intention. Overall, research results from the study using the PBT approach emphasize that religious obedience does not directly affect the behavioral variables but rather beliefs and intentions. Conclusion: HIV/AIDS prevention programs for LGBT youth should focus on religious activities.

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Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among preparatory school students in Arsi Negelle Town Oromia, Ethiopia

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Risky Sexual Practice and Associated Factors Among Youth Preparatory Students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia

Risky Sexual Practice and Associated Factors Among Youth Preparatory Students in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia

The effectiveness of “PEKA BERAKSI” programs in improving self-efficacy to prevent the risky sexual behavior in adolescents

HIV/AIDS Risky Behavior Model for LGBT Youth in the Gorontalo Province

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