Sexual behaviors and associated factors among youths in Nekemte town, East Wollega, Oromia, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent trends in sexual behavior, demonstrated in most countries, continue to indicate that more people are adopting safer sexual behaviors. However, there are signs of an increase in risky sexual behaviors in several countries. This study aimed to assess sexual behaviors and associated factors among youths in Nekemte town, East Wollega, Ethiopia in 2017.

Methods

A community-based cross sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire. Then, the collected data were analysed using logistic regressions with 95% confidence interval (CI). Besides, the results of data analysis were `presented using appropriate descriptive measures and tables.

Findings

Almost half of the respondents, 144(48.6%) had practiced sexual intercourse. Factors associ

SUBMITTER: Waktole ZD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6663068 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature