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| Title |
Prevalence and correlates of HIV-risky sexual behaviors among students attending the Medical and Social Welfare Center of the University of Maroua, Cameroon
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| Published in |
BMC Research Notes, November 2015
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| DOI | 10.1186/s13104-015-1638-2 |
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| Authors |
Jean Jacques N. Noubiap, Jobert Richie N. Nansseu, Shalom Tchokfe Ndoula, Binhuan Wang, Ahmadou M. Jingi, Jean Joel R. Bigna, Leopold N. Aminde, Rosette Amélie Youmbi, Joël Fokom-Domgue |
| Abstract |
Data on sexual behaviors in Cameroonian youths are needed to design and implement effective preventive strategies against HIV/AIDS. This study aimed at assessing sociodemographic and religious factors associated with sexual behaviors among university students in Cameroon. In 2011, 411 university students were surveyed by a self-administered questionnaire at the Medical and Social Welfare Center of the University of Maroua. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine correlates of sexual behaviors. 80.8 % of students were sexually active. The mean age at sexual debut was 18.1 years (SD = 3.1). The frequency of premarital sex was 92.8 %. Pornography viewing [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 4.0, 95 % CI 2.1-7.6; p < 0.0001] and an increased age of 1 year (aOR: 1.3, 95 % CI 2.0-7.6; p < 0.0001) were significantly associated with having previously had sex. The likelihood to have a lower (<18) age at sexual debut was increased by male gender (aOR: 2.5, 95 % CI 1.7-5; p < 0.001), and urban origin (aOR: 2.9, 95 % CI 1.5-5.7; p < 0.01). The probability to have a high number (#3) of lifetime sexual partners was increased by age (aOR: 1.1, 95 % CI 1.0-1.2; p < 0.001), pornography viewing (aOR: 4.3, 95 % CI 1.9-9.5; p < 0.001), an early sexual debut (aOR: 2.8, 95 % CI 1.6-5.0; p < 0.001), having had occasional sexual partners (aOR: 7.0, 95 % CI 3.7-13.1; p < 0.0001), and was decreased by Muslim religious affiliation (aOR: 0.2, 95 % CI 0.1-0.9; p < 0.05). Having had casual sexual partners was associated with less inconsistent condom use (aOR: 0.5, 95 % CI 0.2-0.9; p < 0.05). Our findings indicate that there is an alarming level of risky sexual behaviors among the study population. Strong and efficient measures should be undertaken to handle such harmful behaviors, this for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and other STIs in this vulnerable population. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 125 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 22 | 18% |
| Student > Bachelor | 19 | 15% |
| Other | 11 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 10 | 8% |
| Researcher | 8 | 6% |
| Other | 23 | 18% |
| Unknown | 32 | 26% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Health Professions | 30 | 24% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 29 | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 10% |
| Psychology | 6 | 5% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 3 | 2% |
| Other | 8 | 6% |
| Unknown | 36 | 29% |
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