Condom use amongst out of school youths in a local government area in Nigeria
Afr. health sci. (Online)
; 9(2): 92-97, 2009.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Reported low condom use amongst out of school requires studying the context in which condom use occurs.Methods:
A cross sectional study of 350 out-of-school youth aged 15-24 years in a local government area of Nigeria was enrolled using cluster sampling.Results:
Those who had ever had sexual intercourse were 74.9. Of these; 56.5used no protection while 29.0used condoms. Up to 78.6have had sex within the preceding 12 months with 38.9condom use. The commonest reason for non-condom use was that it reduces sexual enjoyment. Those who believed a single unprotected sexual exposure may result in HIV infection reported more condom use than those who believed otherwise (42vs 27.2; P0.05). Those who had prior discussion with their partners on HIV/AIDS reported more condom use compared to those who had not (50vs 25; P0.05). Also; those who had sexual intercourse occurring as a spontaneous event reported less condom use compared to those who have previously discussed about the possibility of having sex (68.0vs 51.8; P0.05).Conclusion:
Condom use is likely to occur within relationships where opportunity exists for discussion on sexual matters. Thus; further studies are needed on communication and condom use within sexual partnerships
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Socioeconomic Factors
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HIV Infections
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Adolescent Behavior
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Condoms
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Nigeria
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. health sci. (Online)
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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