Sexual behaviour of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria
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Abstract
This study was a crossectional survey conducted among 716 senior secondary school adolescents in Ibadan from March to August 2005. The result of 695 that was analyzed revealed that the mean age of 15±2.6years. 28.3% of the respondents had previous sexual exposure with higher proportions being male (p=0.00043). Majorities’ first sexual exposure was unplanned. Family settings and educational level do not have significant influence on the previous sexual exposure. The methods of sexual activity were mainly through vagina route while some had also practiced oral and anal sex. Most of those that are sexually exposed had more than one partner. About half of the respondents learn about sex from their friends while others through their parents and media.
We conclude that in-school adolescents practiced unsafe sexual activity and they are therefore predisposed to
STI/HIV and other reproductive health risks. (Afr J Reprod Health 2008; 12[2]:89-97)
RÉSUMÉComporteuent sexuel des adolescents qui fréquentent encore l´ école à Ibadan au sud-ouest du Nigéria. Cette étude était une enquête transversale menée au sein de 716 adolescents des lycées à Ibadan entre les mois de mars et d´août 2005. Le résultats concernant 695 qui ont été analysés ont révélé que l´âge moyen était de 15±2,6, ans. 28,3% des enquêtés ont eu une expérience sexuelle antérieure, les adolescents mâles ayant des proportions supérieures (p=0,00043). Dans la plupart des cas, la première expérience sexuelle était imprévue. Les cadres familiaux et le niveau de scolarisation n´influencent pas de manière significative les expériences sexuelles antérieures. Les méthodes de l´activite sexuelle étaient surtout par voie vaginale alors que certains ont pratiqué aussi le fellation et le sexe par voie anale. La plupart de ceux qui sont exposés sexuellement avaient plus d´un partenaire. A peu près une moitié des enquêtés se renseignent sur le sexe auprès de leurs amis tandis que les autres le font auprès de leurs parents et dans la média. Nous concluons que les adolescents qui fréquentent encore l´école s´engagent dans l´activité sexuelle dangereuse et qu’ ils sont en conséquence prédisposés aux IST/VIH et aux risques de la santé de reproduction. (Rev Afr Santé Reprod 2008; 12[2]:89-97)
KEY WORDS: Adolescents, In- School, Sexual activity, Sexual exposure, Nigeria
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