Title :	Condom use amongst out of school youths in a local government area in Nigeria
Authors:	A. O. Adebiyi ; M. C. Asuzu, Author
Publisher:	Kampala [Uganda] : Makerere University Medical School
Publication Date:	2009
Series:	African Health Sciences, ISSN 1729-0503 No. 9(2)
Pagination:	p.92-97
Layout:	Journal Article
ISSN (or other code):	1680-6905
Languages :	English
Keywords:	Condoms  Sexual Behavior  HIV Infections - prevention and control  Socioeconomic Factors  Adolescent Behavior  Surveys and Questionnaires  Cross-Sectional Studies  Nigeria
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

Condom use amongst out of school youths in a local government area in Nigeria [] / A. O. Adebiyi ; M. C. Asuzu, Author . - Kampala (Uganda) : Makerere University Medical School, 2009 . - p.92-97 : Journal Article. - (African Health Sciences, ISSN 1729-0503; 9(2)) .
ISSN : 1680-6905
Languages : English

Keywords:

Condoms  Sexual Behavior  HIV Infections - prevention and control  Socioeconomic Factors  Adolescent Behavior  Surveys and Questionnaires  Cross-Sectional Studies  Nigeria

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