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Background: Risky sexual behavior (RSB) is defined as sexual activities that expose an individual to the risk of having sexual and reproductive health problems according to World Health Organization (WHO). These sexual and reproductive health problems include the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion. Adolescents and young adults face increased sexual risks, yet recent data on risky sexual behavior (RSB) and its associated factors remain limited, particularly in urban areas like Addis Ababa. This study aims to assess the prevalence of RSB and related factors among adolescents and young adults in Addis Ababa.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and factors associated with it among adolescents and young adults living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional was conducted using secondary data analysis. Records were retrieved from the Addis continental institute of public health DASH database. The data was analyzed using STATA version 14.0 after data is entered by open data kit tool. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was used to identify associated factors with RSB.
Results: Risky sexual behavior was assessed starting from age 13. A total of 151 participants were found to be sexually active and from this the prevalence of RSB was found to be 44.3%(95%CI=36.6%-52.5%). There is a significant association between being male and engaging in RSB with AOR of 2.84(95%CI 1.26-6.36). Younger age group was also associated with engaging in RSB with AOR of 11.3(95%CI 2.95-43.73).
Conclusion and recommendation: The study found that the prevalence of RSB is high with male adolescents, and younger individuals are more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted sexual health programs for these groups. |
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