Assessment of Adolescents´ Sexual Behaviour as a Risk Factor For HIV Infection

In Akoko Northwest Local Government Area Of Ondo State, Nigeria

Scientific Study , 2019 , 59 Pages

Biology - Diseases, Health, Nutrition

The study examines assessment of adolescents’ sexual behaviour as a risk factor for hiv infection in akoko northwest local government area of Ondo state. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. A study sample of 378 adolescents in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo State were randomly selected using the multi-stage random sampling technique. Primary data was collected and gathered with the aid of structured, self-administered questionnaire.Clarity of questions was tested by first conducting a pilot study Statistic. Retrieval of instrument from respondents was immediate yielding a 100% return rate. SPSS was then combined with EPI Info to make a comprehensive result that was outlined in the results section. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentage distribution was used to show the distribution of the study population according to selected study variables.

There is no evidence of association between adolescents’ gender, class, and ethnicity while there is an association between adolescents’ age, religion and adolescent sexual behaviour. That majority of the adolescents were aware of HIV, Majority of the adolescents were aware of HIV/AIDS via peer group, Major prevalent risky sexual behaviours among adolescents is virginal sex, Majority of the respondent had their first sex at age 11-13 years, Majority of the respondent had never used condom.There is significant association between the level of awareness of HIV/AIDS and prevalent risky sexual behaviours of the adolescent. Based on the findings of this study one can candidly conclude that Major prevalent risky sexual behaviours among adolescents is virginal sex. That majority of the adolescents were aware of HIV. Majority of the adolescents were aware of HIV/AIDS via peer group. That majority of the adolescents were aware of HIV and mostly through friends/peer group. Majority of the respondent had their first sex at age 11-13 years, Majority of the respondent had never used condom.And that there is significant association between the level of awareness of HIV/AIDS and prevalence of risky sexual behaviours of the adolescents.

There is need to introduce HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing services in schools through the School and Adolescent Health Programmes, while more attention should be given to proper implementation of the existing programs that reduce stigma, and inculcate a more positive attitude to People Living with HIV/AIDS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Abstract

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

Chapter One
Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Statements of the problem
1.3 Justifications for the study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Aims and Objectives
1.5.1 General Objectives
1.5.2 Specific Objectives

Chapter Two
Literature Review
2.1 Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues
2.1.1 Knowledge and awareness of HIV infection
2.1.2 Awareness and Knowledge of HPV, Chlamydia, Syphilis and Gonorrhoea
2.1.3 Knowledge of contraceptive and use
2.2 Attitudes towards sexual activity and HIV Infection
2.2.1 Age at first sexual intercourse and reasons for sexual activity
2.2.2 Attitudes and Perceptions of HIV infection
2.3 Sexual behaviours and usage of contraceptives
2.3.1 Practices of abstinence
2.3.2 Form of sexual intercourse practiced
2.3.3 Reasons for adolescent sexual activity
2.3.4 Age of First Union/Marriage
2.3.5 Number of Sexual Partners
2.3.6 Early pregnancy and childbearing
2.3.7 Practice of abortion
2.3.8. Contraceptives &condoms use
2.4 HIV/AIDS ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN ADOLESCENT SEXUALITY
2.4.1 Peer Pressure and Influence
2.4.2 Alcohols and Drugs
2.4.3 Mass Media
2.4.3 Socioeconomic Factors; Poverty and Unemployment
2.4.4 Parental influence
2.4.5 Parent - Child Communication:
2.4.6 Religion

CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Study Design
3.3 Duration of study
3.4 Study Population
3.5 Selection Criteria
3.5.1.1 Inclusion Criteria
3.5.1.2 Exclusion Criteria
3.6 Sample size determination
3.7 Sampling technique
3.8 Data Management
3.8.1 Tools for data collection
3.8.2 Pretesting
3.8.3 Training of research assistants
3.8.4 Method of data analysis
3.9. Ethical considerations
3.10 Duration/Timeline
3.11 Limitation

CHAPTER FOUR
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
4. Results
Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation

References

• College: University of Benin
• Authors: Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo (Author), Abdul-Azeez Olorunnisola Adewale (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 59
• Catalog Number: V467893
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668946347
• ISBN (Book): 9783668946354
• Language: English
• Tags: assessment, adolescents´, sexual, behaviour, risk, factor, infection, akoko, northwest, local, government, area, ondo, state, nigeria