Abiodun, Olumide and Sotunsa, John and Ani, Franklin and Jaiyesimi, Ebunoluwa (2015) Predictors of Sexual Abstinence and Attitude towards PLHIV among Undergraduate Students in a Privately Owned University in South West Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 8 (9). pp. 790-801. ISSN 22310614
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Abstract
Background: Universities in the high prevalence nations of sub-Saharan Africa have significant proportions of their students and staff being infected with HIV. The prevalence of risk behaviors for HIV/AIDS continues to rise especially among university students. The objective of this study is to identify predictors of sexual abstinence and attitude towards PLHIV among Babcock University students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1225 undergraduates selected by multistage sampling technique was conducted in a privately University in Nigeria. Data were collected using structured self-administered questionnaire.
Results: All the participants were aware of HIV/AIDS. About one-quarter (24.1%) of the students had ever had sex. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS was very high as 87.7% of them had very good knowledge. Between 74.1% and 89.8% of the students demonstrated correct attitude towards the various attitude questions about PLHIV. Students who were less than 21 years (AOR=1.64), do not take alcohol (AOR=1.94), those with good knowledge of HIV/AIDS (AOR=2.15) were more likely to abstain from sex than their counterparts respectively. Male participants (AOR=0.64) were less likely to abstain from sex than females. The likelihood of having poor attitude towards PLHIV was less in those with good knowledge (AOR=0.16) and more in those with self-reported poor knowledge (AOR=2.97) than their respective counterparts.
Conclusions: This study has identified the factors that promote sexual abstinence and reduce HIV-related stigmatization among young people. Many factors are involved. Hence, an integrated multi-sectoral and multidirectional approach is recommended for the provision of relevant HIV/AIDS knowledge, comprehensive abstinence sexuality education to young persons.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Librbary Digital > Medical Science |
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Date Deposited: | 16 Jun 2023 08:44 |
Last Modified: | 22 May 2024 09:42 |
URI: | http://info.openarchivelibrary.com/id/eprint/847 |