5 research outputs found
HIV Risk Perception and Constraints to Protective Behaviour among Young Slum Dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria
This study examined the relationship between HIV/AIDS risk perception and protective behaviour among sexually-active urban young slum dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria. The multistage sampling techniques were used for selecting 1,600 respondents aged 15-24 years. Of these, 1,042 (65%) respondents who reported unprotected sex in the last three months were selected for analysis. Although the sexually-active respondents demonstrated basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and high risk perception, risky behaviour was common and protective behaviour was poor. About 48% of 505 males and 12% of 537 females had multiple partners. Similarly, 29% of males and 38% of females were engaged in transactional sex. Only 14% of males and 5% of females used any form of protection, resulting in the high rates of sexually transmitted infections reported by 27% of males and 10% of females. Structural and environmental constraints were identified as barriers to adopting protective behaviour. Therefore, programme and policy interventions should be designed to address the peculiar circumstances of urban young slum dwellers to curtail the HIV epidemic
HIV Risk Perception and Constraints to Protective Behaviour Among Young Slum Dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria
This study examined the relationship between HIV/AIDS risk perception
and protective behaviour among sexually-active urban young slum
dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria. The multistage sampling tech\uadniques
were used for selecting 1,600 respondents aged 15-24 years. Of these,
1,042 (65%) respond\uadents who reported unprotected sex in the last
three months were selected for analysis. Although the sexually-active
respondents demonstrated basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and high risk
perception, risky behaviour was common and protective behaviour was
poor. About 48% of 505 males and 12% of 537 females had multiple
partners. Similarly, 29% of males and 38% of females were engaged in
transactional sex. Only 14% of males and 5% of females used any form of
protection, resulting in the high rates of sexually transmitted
infections reported by 27% of males and 10% of females. Structural and
environmental constraints were identified as barriers to adopting
protective behaviour. Therefore, programme and policy interventions
should be designed to address the peculiar circum\uadstances of urban
young slum dwellers to curtail the HIV epidemic
Social Construction of Manhood in Nigeria: Implications for Male Responsibility in Reproductive Health
This paper examines social construction of masculinity and manhood and
gender socialisation among the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria,
with the aid of a combination of qualitative and quantitative data. The
sample included male and female, young and old respondents,
representing the Yoruba of the Southwest, the Igbo of the Southeast and
the Hausa of the North. The study found that, in general, manhood is
usually strongly associated with the social position in the family and
the physical capability to satisfy the sexual needs of the female
partner(s) and to produce children. Decision-making authority,
including decision on reproduction, is largely vested in the man.
Gender socialising for developing boys into men, including their sexual
behaviour, is largely affected by instruction from the mother and the
example of the father, while role enactment is closely monitored by the
society. Even though significant socio-cultural differences between
ethnic groups were found in gender socialising and the resultant roles,
male dominance is pervasive and affects reproductive behaviour and
health status of both males and females. Change in gender roles,
including sexual relationships, will require enlightenment on the need
for greater male responsibility in their relationship with females
Social Factors, Social Support And Condom Use Behavior Among Young Urban Slum Inhabitants In Southwest Nigeria
Objectives: Despite widespread knowledge that condoms offer
protection against STIs/HIV when used correctly and consistently, many
young people do not regularly use condoms, thus leading to new sexually
transmitted infections, including HIV and AIDS. This study explored
condom use behaviour, specifically the extent to which beliefs, self
efficacy, risk perception and perceived social support act as
predictors of use or non-use of condoms among sexually active young
people aged 15-24 years. Methods: Data was obtained from sexually
active 448 boys and 338 girls, who were selected through multistage
sampling techniques. Analysis of data, which was done with EPI Info and
SPSS version 12, focused on predictors of condom use or non-use.
Result: Generally, there is widespread knowledge and low levels of
condoms use, despite high levels of risky sexual behaviour. Although,
half of boys and one third of girls report ever using condoms, a
considerably lower proportion of male and female adolescents regularly
use condoms. Logistic regression models show that among girls, those
who perceived social support from peers and non-parental figures were
more likely to use condoms while among boys, earning an income, high
risk perception and self efficacy were associated with higher odds of
condom use. Conclusions: Programs aiming to increase condom use among
young people need to address these factors through community-based
strategies
Social Factors, Social Support and Condom Use Behavior Among Young Urban Slum Inhabitants in Southwest Nigeria
Objectives: Despite widespread knowledge that condoms offer
protection against STIs/HIV when used correctly and consistently, many
young people do not regularly use condoms, thus leading to new sexually
transmitted infections, including HIV and AIDS. This study explored
condom use behaviour, specifically the extent to which beliefs, self
efficacy, risk perception and perceived social support act as
predictors of use or non-use of condoms among sexually active young
people aged 15-24 years. Methods: Data was obtained from sexually
active 448 boys and 338 girls, who were selected through multistage
sampling techniques. Analysis of data, which was done with EPI Info and
SPSS version 12, focused on predictors of condom use or non-use.
Result: Generally, there is widespread knowledge and low levels of
condoms use, despite high levels of risky sexual behaviour. Although,
half of boys and one third of girls report ever using condoms, a
considerably lower proportion of male and female adolescents regularly
use condoms. Logistic regression models show that among girls, those
who perceived social support from peers and non-parental figures were
more likely to use condoms while among boys, earning an income, high
risk perception and self efficacy were associated with higher odds of
condom use. Conclusions: Programs aiming to increase condom use among
young people need to address these factors through community-based
strategies