| ID | 153104 |
| Title Proper | Risk factors of inconsistent condom use among sexually active youths |
| Other Title Information | implications for human immunodeficiency virus and sexual risk behaviours in Malawi |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wilson N Chialepeh, A Sathiya Susuman ; Chialepeh, Wilson N ; Susuman, A Sathiya |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study examines the risk associated with inconsistent use of condoms as a risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections (HIV/STIs) and sexual risk behaviours. The Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010 data were used. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15–24 years, 511 males and 675 females were filtered in the present study. A Chi square test and logistic regression techniques were performed. About 147(28.7%) males and 240(35.6%) females reported inconsistent condom use. The likelihood of inconsistent condom use was higher among females with secondary/higher education (odds ratio’s (OR)=1.46), with more than one partner (OR=4.27), and married males (OR=8.76), with more than one sex partner (OR=1.78).There is a need to raise condom use awareness and improve sexual education about consistent condom use, especially among females, in order to curb the spread of HIV/STIs and reduce sexual risk behaviours. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 52, No.4; Jun 2017: p.484-496 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2017-08 52, 4 |
| Key Words | Malawi ; Sexually Active Youths ; Inconsistent Condom Use ; Sexually Risky Behaviour ; Human Immunodeficiency Virus |