Changes in contraceptive and sexual behaviours among unmarried young people in Nigeria: Evidence from nationally representative surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Nigeria is a high-burden country in terms of young people's health. Understanding changes in young people's sexual and reproductive health (SRH) behaviours and the associated factors is important for framing appropriate interventions.

Objective

This study assessed changes in SRH behaviours of unmarried young people aged 15-24 and associated factors over a ten-year period in Nigeria.

Data and method

We analysed datasets from Nigeria Demographic and Health Surveys of 2008, 2013 and 2018 to assess changes in inconsistent condom use, non-use of modern contraceptives; multiple sexual partnership; and early sexual debut. Using binary logistic regression, we assessed the association of selected variables with the SRH behaviours.

Results

Over four-fifths of unm

SUBMITTER: Adedini SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853509 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature