The intersection of gender-based violence and risky sexual behaviour among university students in Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Kaufman, Michelle R.; Grilo, Graziele; Williams, Ashlie M.; Marea, Christina X.; Fentaye, Fasil Walelign; Gebretsadik, Lakew Abebe; Yedenekal, Shifera Asfaw

doi:10.1080/19419899.2019.1667418

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“…This result was in accordance with Kaufman et al, (2020) (22) in Ethiopia, who conducted a study about "The intersection of gender-based violence and risky sexual behavior among university students in Ethiopia" and found that there was highly statistically significant correlation between female students' total knowledge about sexual harassment and their demographic characteristics.…”

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Assessment of Female Students Knowledge and Self-esteem regarding Sexual Harassment at Beni-Suef University

Aboelnour

2022

Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice

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Background: Sexual harassment is a global, pervasive, social phenomenon that is widespread. That has become a universal in our local community spreading to all standards and divisions in the society. Aim:The study aims to assess the female students' knowledge and self-esteem regarding sexual harassment at Beni-Suef University. Study Design: Descriptive design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study conducted in two theoretical faculties in Beni-Suef University. Sample: : Multistage random sample technique to choment, female students point of views regarding reasons for exposure to harassment in the community, suggested corrective measures to reduce sexual harassment, students' knowledge regarding sexual harassment. (2) Rosenberg's global self-esteem scale. Results: All female students exposed to abuse or harassment previously always exposed to verbal reversals and closer look. More than two fivth of female students had unsatisfactory total knowledge regarding sexual harassment. Related to self esteem,only about 23.3 % of female students had high level of self-esteem. Conclusion: All the female students previously exposed to harassment. More than two fivth of female students had un satisfactory knowledge about sexual harassment. Less than one quarter of female students had high level of self-esteem. Recommendations: Implement health education program about sexual harassment and improving self esteem.

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Assessment of Female Students Knowledge and Self-esteem regarding Sexual Harassment at Beni-Suef University

Aboelnour

2022

Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice

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“…These conceptualizations are similar to those interpreted by Lin and Lin (2018). However, most of the studies focused on studying sexual risk without delving into the terminology preconception, not considering that it cannot initiate behavioural change if these assumptions are not recognised (Kaufman et al, 2019). Sexual risk behaviours were identified as harmful conducts and related mainly to drug use, adolescence, and STDs, coinciding with the most media factors (Wagenaar et al, 2018).…”

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Understand Sexual Risk Behaviours in Young Adults and Challenges in their Education

Alonso-Martínez

Hawrylak

Sevilla

et al. 2021

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Sexual risk behaviours are considered sexual conducts that can cause biological, psychological and social damage. Therefore, sexuality education is considered the only effective way to avoid it. This project aims to understand sexual risk behaviour factors and their consequences in young adults and to explore strategies they would use to face them. To answer these questions, we conducted a qualitative study in which we interviewed 11 young adults using an asynchronous mail technique due to the Covid19 pandemic. We also carried out a thematic analysis and developed our key results: 1) Sexual attitudes and behaviours; 2) Sexual risk factors, 3) Sexual risk consequences; and 4) Educational approach and strategies. Similarities in the themes were verified with previous literature, exposing the importance of learning to identify factors and consequences to respond appropriately. Participants believe that comprehensive and egalitarian sexuality education applied at individual and community level is a solid method that can improve sexual health and well-being. To conclude, this study reveals the importance of listening to young adults’ perspectives towards these conduct variables and educational approaches in order to establish global health strategies that could be based on these results.

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“…We find that students lack access to comprehensive SRH services and information on-campus, and face considerable logistical, social, and economic barriers to accessing necessary care and resources. Young people may face heightened SRH-related risks and may be particularly vulnerable when living on campus (23). Thus, ensuring this group has access to high-quality SRH services and information is paramount for protecting their sexual and reproductive health into adulthood, and ensuring they can realize their educational ambitions.…”

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“…When young people begin university, they are often living away from home and their social support networks for the first time. They may also be newly exposed to substance use, sexual activity, peer pressure, and gender-based violence (22)(23)(24). Research from Haromaya University in Ethiopia found that one-fifth of undergraduate students had their sexual debut after beginning university (25).…”

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Sexual and reproductive health experiences, access to services, and sources of information among university students in Ethiopia

Chekol,

Sheehy,

Siraneh

2023

Front. Reprod. Health

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IntroductionAdolescence and youth are times of major growth and change that can place young people at elevated risk of poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, particularly when they are living away from home for the first time. Understanding the barriers that young people face when accessing SRH services and information is imperative for addressing their SRH needs; our study explored this topic among university students in Ethiopia. Specifically, we explore university students' SRH experiences, access to services, and preferred sources of information.MethodsWe draw on mixed-methods research conducted in four public universities across Ethiopia in early 2020. A random sample of 822 male and female students completed a cross-sectional survey that explored SRH knowledge, attitudes, experiences, and sources of information. We also conducted 8 focus group discussions with students and 8 key informant interviews across the four universities. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and we used structural coding and inductive analysis to analyze qualitative data.ResultsThe survey data demonstrated that condoms and emergency contraceptive pills were the most used contraceptive methods. Nearly 18% of female students had experienced an unwanted pregnancy, and 14% reported having had an abortion. Approximately one-third of students reported encountering gender-based violence in the past 6 months. Most students preferred receiving SRH information from mass media, and male students were more likely than female students to seek information from friends. Our qualitative findings highlight a lack of comprehensive SRH care available on university campuses, and services that are available are often of poor quality; participants described a lack of privacy, confidentiality and respect when accessing SRH care at school. University students also lack regular opportunities to learn about SRH while on campus, and their preferred sources of information varied widely.DiscussionEthiopian university students have considerable unmet demand for SRH services and often face significant barriers to accessing high-quality information and services on campus. Consistent commitment and investment by universities and the government is vital to meeting the SRH needs of young people during this potentially vulnerable time.

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The intersection of gender-based violence and risky sexual behaviour among university students in Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Cited by 6 publications

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Assessment of Female Students Knowledge and Self-esteem regarding Sexual Harassment at Beni-Suef University

Assessment of Female Students Knowledge and Self-esteem regarding Sexual Harassment at Beni-Suef University

Understand Sexual Risk Behaviours in Young Adults and Challenges in their Education

Sexual and reproductive health experiences, access to services, and sources of information among university students in Ethiopia

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