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Awareness and utilization of female condoms among street youths in Ibadan, an urban setting in South-West Nigeria
Introduction: female condom awareness and use have been poorly documented in sub-Saharan region especially among street youths. This study assessed its awareness and use among street youths. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted among 964 youths between ages 15 to 24 years old using questio...
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| 042 | |a dc | ||
| 720 | |a Uchendu, O. C. |e author | ||
| 720 | |a Adeyera, O. |e author | ||
| 720 | |a Owoaje, E. T. |e author | ||
| 260 | |c 2019 | ||
| 520 | |a Introduction: female condom awareness and use have been poorly documented in sub-Saharan region especially among street youths. This study assessed its awareness and use among street youths. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted among 964 youths between ages 15 to 24 years old using questionnaires to elicit information. Univariate and multivariate analysis were conducted at 5% level of significance. Results: more than half (69.9%) were males and between 20-25 years of age (61.2%). More than three-quarter (81.0%) had initiated sexual activity. Almost half (47.9%) of the respondents have heard about female condoms however only 16.8% have ever seen while 4.3% have actually ever used a female condom. Age, education, current sexual activity and experience of rape attempt were predictors of female condom awareness. Conclusion: awareness of female condom was a significant predictor of utilization of female condoms. There is therefore a need for proper awareness and education on the effectiveness of female condoms. | ||
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| 024 | 8 | |a ui_art_uchendu_awareness_2019 | |
| 024 | 8 | |a Pan African Medical Journal 33(168) | |
| 024 | 8 | |a https://repository.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12345 | |
| 653 | |a Female condoms | ||
| 653 | |a Street youth | ||
| 653 | |a Sexual history | ||
| 245 | 0 | 0 | |a Awareness and utilization of female condoms among street youths in Ibadan, an urban setting in South-West Nigeria |