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Sexual and reproductive health practices among fresh female graduates in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria

*¹Omobowale, O. C., ²Adebayo, A. M., and ³Omokhodion, F. O.

 [1]Rehabilitative and Social Medicine Unit, Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan

[2]Reproductive and Family Health Unit, Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan⁠

[3]Occupational⁠ Health Unit, Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan

*Correspondence to: ocomobowale@com.ui.edu.ng; Tel: +2348023416855

 

Abstract:

Background: Fresh graduates of tertiary institutions are at a stage in their lives characterized by searching, discovery, and sexual experimentation. They engage in high-risk sexual behaviours and poor reproductive health practices. The objective of this study is to assess the sexual and reproductive health practices of young female graduates and to highlight the factors associated with these practices. Continue reading “Sexual and reproductive health practices among fresh female graduates in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria”

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Sexual Behaviour And Condom Use Among Nigerian Soldiers In Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

NAA Hussain, TM Akande

 

Abstract

Background/Objective: Studies have shown that military personnel are aware and knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and its impact on combat preparedness and efficiency. However, this knowledge did not appear to have translated to reduced risky sexual behaviours. This study, therefore aimed at determining the sexual behaviour and condom use among Nigerian Army personnel in Ilorin, Nigeria. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study using a multistage sampling technique to select 400 participants. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was administered. Results: Out of 386 respondents (response rate 96.5%) males constituted 91.2%. Two hundred and
seventy two (70.5 %) were married while 42 (15.4%) of the married did not live with their spouses. A significant proportion of the respondents (45.5%), especially those within the age of 18 to 34 years (p=0.000), those who had participated in foreign military operations (p=0.030) and those who did not live with their spouses (p=0.000) engaged in pre/extramarital sexual activities. Regular condom use among the respondents was low.
Conclusion/Recommendations: There was a high risky sexual behaviour with irregular condom use among the study population. A continuous information, education and communication on HIV/AIDS to effect safe sex behaviours and regular condom use among this population are recommended.

Keywords: Sexual, Behaviour, Condom, Nigerian, Soldiers, Ilorin

African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology Vol. 10 (2) 2009: pp. 128-135