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Chea SK, Kazienga A, Oyugi EA, Menza I, Nasambu C, Ibrahim F, Abdullahi OA, Hassan AS, Abubakar A, Michielsen K, Abbeddou S. Associations between disordered eating behaviour and sexual behaviour amongst emerging adults attending a tertiary education institution in Coastal Kenya. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301436. [PMID: 38861516 PMCID: PMC11166344 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sexual behavior (SB) is a well-documented pathway to HIV acquisition in emerging adults and remains common amongst African emerging adults. Previous research in high-income countries indicates a correlation between disordered eating behavior (DEB) and engaging in sexual behaviors. We aimed to describe the relationship between DEB and SB amongst emerging adults attending a tertiary educational institution at the Kenyan Coast. METHODS We applied a cross-sectional design nested in a young adults' cohort study. Eligibility included sexually active emerging adults aged 18-24 years. Three DEBs (emotional, restrained and external eating) were assessed using the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire and analysed using exploratory factor analysis. Seven SB indicators were assessed: non-condom use, casual sex, multiple sex partners, transactional sex, group sex, age-disparate relationship and anal sex, and grouped into low vs. high SB using latent class analysis. Logistic regression was used to assess the association between DEB and SB. RESULTS Of 273 eligible participants (female, n = 110 [40.3%]), the mean of emotional, restrained and external eating was 1.9 [0.6], 2.0 [0.6] and 3.0 [0.5] respectively. Overall, 57 (20.9%) were grouped into the latent high SB class. Emotional (Adjusted odds ratio, AOR [95% confidence interval, CI]: 1.0 [0.9-1.0], p = 0.398), restrained (AOR, 1.0 [CI: 0.9-1.1], p = 0.301) and External (AOR, 1.0 [CI: 0.8-1.2], p = 0.523) eating were not independently associated with latent high SB. CONCLUSION There was no significant association between DEB and SB in this study sample. In low- and middle-income countries like Kenya, interventions targeted at DEB among emerging adults towards controlling SB are unnecessary.
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- Stevenson K. Chea
- Department of Nursing Sciences, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Translational Physiology, Infectiology and Public Health, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Neurosciences, Institute for Family and Sexuality Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leven), Leven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Sifer SD, Getachew MS. Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among out-of-school youths in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; mixed methods study. Reprod Health 2024; 21:77. [PMID: 38840149 PMCID: PMC11155156 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-024-01808-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Sexual risky behaviors, as defined by the World Health Organization, encompass a spectrum of sexual activities that heighten the likelihood of negative outcomes related to sexual and reproductive health. Despite the implementation of various healthcare programs and interventions, youths continue to encounter challenges in accessing reproductive health services. Consequently, they remain vulnerable to engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors; 50.36% of adolescents in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and associated factors among out-of-school Youths in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; 2023. METHODS A community based cross sectional mixed methods study was conducted among 701 youths in Addis Ababa from September 1st to 30th, 2023. The quantitative data were collected through face to face interview using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, while qualitative data were gathered through in depth interviews and focus group discussions. For the quantitative study, the study samples were chosen using systematic sampling. Conversely, purposive sampling was employed for the qualitative study. Variables with P-value ≤ 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were considered as candidates for the multivariable analysis. Statistical significance was declared at a P-value less than 0.05. RESULTS The prevalence of risky sexual behavior among out of school students in Addis Ababa was 40.6% (95%CI: 36.8, 44.1). Age 15-19 years (AOR: 2.52; 95%CI: 1.61, 3.94), being female (AOR: 2.84; 95%CI: 1.93, 4.18), fathers who were unable to read and write (AOR: 4.13; 95%CI: 2.04, 8.37), alcohol consumption (AOR: 2.07; 95%CI: 1.33, 3.19), peer pressure (AOR: 2.59; 95%CI: 1.81, 3.72), live together with either of biological parent (AOR: 2.32; 95%CI: 1.52, 3.55), watching pornography (AOR: 2.10; 95%CI: 1.11, 3.97) and parental monitoring (AOR: 0.59; 95%CI: 0.39, 0.90) were factors associated with risky sexual behavior. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS A lower prevalence of risky sexual behavior compared to prior research efforts. Age, gender, educational level of the husband, alcohol consumption, peer pressure, living arrangements, exposure to pornography, and family monitoring emerged as significant factors associated with risky sexual behavior. Therefore, government should prioritize strategies to reduce substance use, mitigate the impact of watching pornography, and enhance parent-youth connectedness.
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- Samuel Dessu Sifer
- Department of Public Health, Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Chea SK, Kagonya VA, Oyugi EA, Nasambu C, Menza I, Ibrahim F, Abdullahi O, Anika A, Hassan AS, Abbeddou S, Michielsen K, Abubakar A. Sexual risk-taking behavior amongst emerging adults in a tertiary institution of learning in Coastal Kenya: A qualitative study of stakeholders' perspectives using causal loop mapping. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284550. [PMID: 37816016 PMCID: PMC10564131 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It is known from previous studies that university students in sub-Saharan Africa (sSA) engage in sexual risk-taking behaviour (SRTB). However, there is paucity of data on factors contributing to SRTB among university students (emerging adults) at the Kenyan Coast thus hindering intervention planning. This study seeks to provide an in-depth qualitative understanding of the factors contributing to SRTB and their interconnectedness among university students at the Kenyan Coast combining qualitative research with a systems thinking approach. METHODS Using the ecological model, and employing in-depth interviews, we explored the perceptions of twenty-six key informants (twenty-one emerging adults and five other stakeholders) on what constitutes and influences SRTB among emerging adults at a tertiary institution of learning in Coastal Kenya. Data were analysed using a thematic framework approach. A causal loop diagram (CLD) was developed to map the interconnectedness of the correlates of SRTB. RESULTS Our findings show that unprotected sex, transactional sex, cross-generational sex, multiple sex partnerships, gender-based violence, sex under influence of alcohol/drugs, early sex debut, and sharing sex toys were common SRTBs. Based on the ecological model and CLD, most of the reported risk factors were interconnected and operated at the individual level. CONCLUSION Our study shows that emerging adults are frequently engaging in unprotected sex. Enhancing sexuality education programs for students in Kenyan universities and strengthening support systems including counselling for those using alcohol/drugs may help reduce SRTB among emerging adults in Kenyan universities.
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- Stevenson K. Chea
- Department of Nursing Sciences, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, International Centre for Reproductive Health, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Public Health Nutrition Unit, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Public Health Nutrition Unit, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, International Centre for Reproductive Health, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Centre for Geographic Medicine Research (Coast), Kenya Medical Research Institute/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
- Department of Public Health, School of Health and Human Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya
- Institute for Human Development, The Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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Koletić G, Jurković L, Tafro A, Milas G, Landripet I, Štulhofer A. A meta-analytic exploration of associations between religious service attendance and sexual risk taking in adolescence and emerging adulthood. J Health Psychol 2023; 28:1103-1116. [PMID: 37073440 DOI: 10.1177/13591053231164542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2023] Open
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Findings since 2000 about the association between the frequency of religious service attendance (formal religiosity) and sexual risk taking in adolescents and emerging adults were explored. A systematic literature search (April 2020) focused on articles with data on religiosity and age at sexual debut, number of sexual partners, condom use at most recent sexual intercourse, and consistent condom use. A total of 27 studies with 37,430 participants (Mage = 18.4, range: 12-25, 43.5% male) were included. In random-effects meta-analysis, the link between formal religiosity and sexual risk taking was significant only for age at sexual debut (r = 0.09, 95% CI = 0.05, 0.13) and the number of sexual partners (r = -0.14, 95% CI = -0.19, -0.09). Weak associations between the constructs of interest indicate that formal religiosity is not sufficient to protect young people's sexual health.
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- Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Croatia
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Mostafa T, Alghobary M. Substance abuse and male sexual dysfunction: what lies beneath? Sex Med Rev 2023; 11:395-411. [PMID: 37085960 DOI: 10.1093/sxmrev/qead011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Substance abuse has become a worldwide health problem, leading to numerous consequences such as social problems among family members, abnormal behavior, adverse health effects, and psychological problems as well as economic consequences. OBJECTIVES We sought to assess the relationship between substance abuse and male sexual health. METHODS A search was carried out in the following databases: PubMed, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings), Science Direct, Scopus, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank. The following keywords were used to assess the outcomes for relevant associations: illicit drugs, addiction, substance abuse, sexual health, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, impotence, orgasm disorders, and sexual performance. RESULTS The initial literature search identified a total of 148 articles in all searched databases. After removal of duplicate studies and application of inclusion/exclusion criteria, 75 reported studies were retained for review, including 38 case-control studies and 37 cross-sectional studies. These articles were classified into the following categories according to the type of abused substance addressed: cannabis/marihuana, 16 articles; opioids, 13 articles; heroin, 11 articles; cocaine, 5 articles; tramadol, 6 articles; ketamine, 2 articles; ecstasy, 4 articles; amphetamine, 2 articles; khat, 7 articles; androgen anabolic steroids, 2 articles; and polydrugs, 7 articles. Most of these recruited articles demonstrated a negative impact of the addressed substance on male sexual health, with variable levels. CONCLUSION Substance abuse has negative impacts on male sexual health that should be addressed. More studies conducted with proper methodological and statistical approaches, including logistic regression analysis, are needed to predict the effects of specific substances, considering the rapidly growing effects of non-substance-use disorders on male sexual health.
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- Taymour Mostafa
- Department of Andrology, Sexology, & STIs, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Andrology & STIs, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Department of Clinical Science, Fakeeh College of Medical Sciences, Jeddah, KSA
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Jelagat J, Budambula NLM, Ngari M, Budambula V. Polydrug Use among Students in a Public University in a Lower Middle-Income Country. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 2023:8085588. [PMID: 37560202 PMCID: PMC10409583 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8085588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Recreational drug use among students in tertiary institutions remains a public health concern. Despite documentation of drug use in Kenyan universities, most of the studies are based on self-reported history which is prone to social desirability bias. It is in this context that we sought to establish lifetime and current drug use among university students. The study investigated self-reported and confirmed drug use. Using proportionate to size and snowball sampling methods, 380 respondents were enrolled from three university campuses. Actual drug use was confirmed qualitatively using a 6 panel plus alcohol saliva test kit. The study participants' median (IQR) age was 22 (20-23) years, and 262 (69%) were male; 328 (86%) were degree-level students, while 127 (33%) were in their fourth year and above. A total of 221 (58%) students reported a lifetime ever use of drugs, while 193 (51%) tested positive for at least one drug. Alcohol, tobacco products (cotinine), marijuana, and amphetamine or khat were the most preferred drugs. The usage was either solely, concurrently, or simultaneously. Having multiple sexual partners compared to students with no sexual partner (adjusted risk ratio (aRR) of 2.33 (95% CI 1.45, 3.76)) and residing in Mishomoroni and Kisauni (aRR 1.50 (95% CI 1.08, 2.09)) were associated with risk of testing positive for any drug. Having one (aRR of 1.54 (95% CI 1.05, 2.26)) and multiple sexual partners (aRR 2.03 (95% CI 1.27, 3.25) and residing in Mishomoroni and Kisauni (aRR 1.48 (95% CI 1.05, 2.08)) were associated with self-reported drug use. One out of two students was currently using drugs. Irrespective of the method used to record data, alcohol, tobacco products, marijuana, and amphetamine or khat were the most preferred drugs. The usage was solely, concurrently, or simultaneously. Future interventions should focus on continuing students, students' residences, and those who are sexually active.
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- Joan Jelagat
- Department of Environment and Health Sciences, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
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- KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya
- Department of Public Health, Pwani University, Kenya
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- Department of Environment and Health Sciences, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
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Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among secondary school students in Harari regional state: Multicenter centers study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2022.100520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Jahanfar S, Pashaei Z. Sexual attitudes and associated factors of risky sexual behaviors among university students. Brain Behav 2022; 12:e2698. [PMID: 35801345 PMCID: PMC9392532 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Risky sexual behaviors. Adequate awareness of reproductive health in young people is important because they are in the early years of fertility, and engaging in risky sexual behaviors is more probable. This study aimed to evaluate the sexual attitude and associated factors of risky sexual behaviors among girls and boys and the difference in sexual norms by gender among university students. METHODS A university-based study with a cross-sectional survey was conducted for 9 months in 2019. A total of 800 university students were studied by a random sampling technique using a self-administered structured questionnaire derived from the World Health Organization illustrative questionnaire to assess sexual attitudes among adolescents and young adults. RESULTS Most of the respondents were female and single. Girls were more religious, more frequently visited the cinemas and were more likely to discuss sex matters with family members than boys. There was no significant difference in the total score of sexual attitudes in girls and boys, and both genders had negative attitudes toward risky sexual behavior (42/72). Those who go to parties, bars, or movies are more likely to have risky sexual behavior. Being a religious person is an essential predictor of having less risky behavior (RR = 2.02, 95% CI = [0.96, 3.41]). CONCLUSION Being religious was a protective factor for engaging in risky sexual behavior. More interventions in schools and universities need to educate students to enhance awareness about the consequences of risky sexual behavior and reduce its rate.
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- Shayesteh Jahanfar
- MPH Program, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Iranian Research Centre for HIV/AIDS (IRCHA), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Abate SM, Chekol YA, Minaye SY. Prevalence and risk factors of psychoactive substance abuse among students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 70:102790. [PMID: 34540211 PMCID: PMC8437783 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Substance uses were seen in 18-25 years old age groups who are more than 40% world population, from which Africa was the region with the highest proportion accounting 60% in 2016. This review aimed to assess the burden of substance abuse among students in Ethiopia. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed/Medline; Science direct and African Online Journal without language and date restriction. The Heterogeneity among the included studies was checked with forest plot, χ2 test, I2 test, and the p-values. All cross-sectional studies reporting rate of prevalence of psychoactive substance among students were included and the rest were excluded. RESULT A total of 545 articles were identified from different databases and 42 articles were selected for evaluation. Twenty-nine Articles with 22, 012 participants were included. The overall prevalence of psychoactive substance abuse was 32.28% (95% confidence interval (CI): 26.74 to 37.82). CONCLUSION The review revealed that one-third of the high school and higher education students used different psychoactive substances in Ethiopia. REGISTRATION This Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis was registered in Prospero international prospective register of systemic reviews (CRD42020146656) on April 28/2020.
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- Semagn Mekonnen Abate
- Department of Anesthesiology, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Fikre S, Tenkolu G, Mamo ZB. Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors among Street Youth in Dilla Town, Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia, 2018. Ethiop J Health Sci 2021; 31:947-954. [PMID: 35221610 PMCID: PMC8843147 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v31i5.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Street youth are exposed to situations that make them vulnerable to sexual and reproductive health problems. The majority of street youth are living in conditions of severe deprivation, which place them at all kinds of health risks. Street youth have risky sexual behaviors that increase the likelihood of adverse sexual and reproductive health consequences. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the prevalence and associated factors of risky sexual behavior among street youth in Dilla town, Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia, 2018. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 279randomly selected street youth after locating and identifying them through census using a structured pre-tested questionnaire. Descriptive and binary logistic regression analyses were used. Statistically significant was declared at alpha<0.05. RESULTS The prevalence of risky sexual behavior among street youth in Dilla town was53.9% (95% CI -(48, 60.2)). Female sex (AOR=9.57, 95% CI- (1.76, 52.07)), age (AOR=1.23, 95% CI-(1.08, 1.39)), educational level (AOR=3.00, 95% CI- (1.08, 8.33)) and alcohol intake (AOR=2.27, 95% CI - (1.11, 4.68)) were statistically significant with risky sexual behavior. CONCLUSION A substantial number of street youths were engagedin risky sexual behavior, while female sex, increase in age, educational level, and alcohol intake of street youth were found to contribute to aggravate the problem. This calls formobilizing interventions considering the above factors to bring behavioral change in reducing risky sexual practices.
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- Simret Fikre
- Student Clinic, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Liu Y, Lu L, Wang YY, Wilkinson MR, Ren YM, Wang CC, Zhang FB, Gao J, Liu S. Effects of health education on HIV/AIDS related knowledge among first year university students in China. Afr Health Sci 2020; 20:1582-1590. [PMID: 34394218 PMCID: PMC8351845 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v20i4.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The number of new HIV infections has increased and implementation of school-based health education programs on AIDS have been advocated for a long time. Objective This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of an intervention of HIV/AIDS on the knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and control among first year university students. Methods An awareness questionnaire was adopted to assess awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS pre- and post-health education among first year university students in Qinghai, China. Independent sample t-test, chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression analyses were used. Results A total of 2,165 and 2,062 first year university students were respectively recruited pre- and post- HIV/AIDS health education. The awareness rate increased significantly after the health education intervention (from 48.59%, 95%CI: 46.47%–50.72% to 76.24%, 95%CI: 74.35%–78.06%). Students from Hui and Tibetan ethnicities, and those holding prejudices against AIDS patients were less knowledgeable than their counterparts regarding HIV/AIDS related knowledge, whereas urban-dwellers and those with higher paternal education were positively associated with awareness of HIV/AIDS related knowledge (p <0.05). Conclusion HIV/AIDS awareness among first year university students improved greatly after receiving an education intervention, which underscores its utility as part of the approaches of HIV/AIDS control and prevention.
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- Yan Liu
- Department of Public Health, Medical College, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Team IETO, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, UMR U1219, INSERM, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Public Health, Medical College, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Qinghai Center for Disease Prevention and control, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Public Health, Medical College, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Qinghai Institute of Health Sciences, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Public Health, Medical College, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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Baru A, Adeoye IA, Adekunle AO. "I was raped by the broker on the first day of my arrival in the town." Exploring reasons for risky sexual behavior among sexually-active unmarried young female internal migrants in Ethiopia: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0242176. [PMID: 33186376 PMCID: PMC7665896 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies revealed that internal migrants are one of the most vulnerable groups for poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services. Risky sexual behavior (RSB) is a threat to public health and might lead to serious health problems such as unintended pregnancy, abortion, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS. The reported prevalence of RSB among young female internal migrants in Ethiopia was as high as 70.3%. This requires in-depth understanding of the underlying cause. So, this study aimed at exploring reasons for RSB among sexually-active unmarried young female migrants in Ethiopia. METHODS A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions among sexually-active young female migrants working Burayu town. The focus group discussions were done in the local languages of participants (Afaan Oromo and Amharic). The recorded data were transcribed verbatim and translated into English for analysis and presentation in the study. The data were coded and Atlas.ti 7.5 software packages were used for data analyses. Then, the findings were thematically organized and analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS This study revealed that poor socio-economic status, social media indulgence, rape, substance use, poor knowledge of condom use, unfavorable attitude toward condom use, misconceptions about emergency pills, and the nature of the new environment and work place were responsible for RSB among internal migrants. The participants described that the migrants' economic conditions and workplace sexual violence are pushing them toward engaging in unprotected sex, being sexually abused, commercial sex, and transactional sex. CONCLUSIONS Internal migrants' sexual behavior is a complex process influenced by multiple interrelating systems. We have explored a set of factors namely poverty, pressure and sexual abuse from brokers, sexual exploitation and abuses against domestic workers by their bosses, indulgence in social media, sexting, inadequate knowledge, and unfavorable attitude toward condom use that led young female internal migrants to risky sexual practices. An intervention to promote safe sex targeted to this population is urgently needed with a focus on an intervention to eliminate misconceptions about condoms, increase proper condom use, and end sexual violence. Moreover, a relevant policy is needed to safeguard internal migrants from sexual exploitation and abuses at their work place.
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- Ararso Baru
- Institute of Life and Earth Science (Including Health and Agriculture), Pan African University, Ibadan, Nigeria
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arbaminch University, Arbaminch, Ethiopia
- Research and Collaboration Department, Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN), Country Director to Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Life and Earth Science (Including Health and Agriculture), Pan African University, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Institute of Life and Earth Science (Including Health and Agriculture), Pan African University, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. ScientificWorldJournal 2020; 2020:3408789. [PMID: 32908460 PMCID: PMC7468662 DOI: 10.1155/2020/3408789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Young people are challenged with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems due to limited access to services and information. It contributes a high burden of sexually transmitted disease, unsafe abortion, and premature mortality, especially in low-income countries like Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed at assessing the SRH service utilization and associated factors among college students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia region, Ethiopia. Methods Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 519 randomly selected college students from January 01, 2019, up to April 30, 2019. Data were collected through self-administered pretested questionnaires. Data entry and analysis for descriptive and logistic regression models were performed by using SPSS (version 23). The result was declared as statistically significant at p < 0.05. Results The utilization of at least one SRH service in the last twelve months was seen in 304 (58.6%) students. Mainly information and counseling (81.3%), voluntary testing and counseling for HIV (80.6%), condom service (37.2%), pregnancy test (35.5%), family planning services (33.2%), and abortion care services (26.0%) were most frequently utilized. The students' aged between 20 and 24 years [AOR = 2.05, 95% CI: 1.38–3.06], female students [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.30–2.82], those not living with family [AOR = 1.54, 95% CI: 1.05–2.26], those who discussed about SRH with family/friends [AOR = 1.92, 95% CI: 1.31–2.82], and those who participated in school clubs [AOR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.19, 2.58] more frequently used SRH service compared with their counterparts. Conclusions The utilization of SRH services was low when compared with other studies and needs improvements to tackle RH-related problems. It requires pertinent health education and the SRH club at higher educational institutions is crucial.
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Akalu TY, Baraki AG, Wolde HF, Lakew AM, Gonete KA. Factors affecting current khat chewing among male adults 15-59 years in Ethiopia, 2016: a multi-level analysis from Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey. BMC Psychiatry 2020; 20:21. [PMID: 31937273 PMCID: PMC6961402 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-2434-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Regular khat chewing causes gingivitis, tooth loss, gastric disorders, cardiac complications, male impotence, sleeplessness, and several mental health problems. Based on the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) 2016, 12% of women and 27% of men have reported having ever chewed khat. Even though khat addiction is a major public health problem, studies that consider both individual level and community level factors are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors affecting current khat chewing among male adults in Ethiopia. METHODS Data from EDHS, a community-based cross-sectional study conducted from January 18, 2016, to June 27, 2016, was used. A multistage stratified cluster sampling technique was used to select participants. Both descriptive and analytical statistics were done. Bi-variable and multivariable multilevel logistic regression analyses were performed to determine factors affecting current khat chewing. Adjusted Odds ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) for variables with P-value < 0.05 was used as a measure of association. RESULT A total of 12,595 male adults were included. The prevalence of current khat chewing was 23.61% (95% CI: 22.87, 24.36). Age 20-24 years; (AOR = 2.68, 95% CI: 2.02, 3.56), being uneducated (AOR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.10, 2.39), professional/technical/managerial job (AOR = 3.59, 95% CI: 2.18, 5.91), Muslim religion (AOR = 18.30, 95% CI: 13.54, 24.74), poorest wealth index (AOR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.51, 0.89), being divorced (AOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.21, 0.69), history of alcohol drinking in the last 30 days (AOR = 2.15, 95% CI: 1.69, 2.73), and history of cigarette smoking in the last 30 days (AOR = 14.92, 95% CI: 10.88, 20.47), and Amhara region (AOR = 0.07, 95% CI: 0.04, 0.14) were significantly associated with khat chewing. CONCLUSION Khat chewing remains high in Ethiopia with certain regional variations. The uneducated, older age, Alcohol and cigarette users, Muslims, and professional workers were at higher risk of khat chewing whereas the poorest wealth index and being divorced reduced its risk. Policymakers should consider a multi-faceted policy approach that accounts for regional variation and the identified risk factors to alleviate the problem.
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- Temesgen Yihunie Akalu
- 0000 0000 8539 4635grid.59547.3aDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- 0000 0000 8539 4635grid.59547.3aDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- 0000 0000 8539 4635grid.59547.3aDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- 0000 0000 8539 4635grid.59547.3aDepartment of Human Nutrition, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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