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Sexual Practices and Associated Factors Among High School Students in A Municipality in Ghana
Abstract
Adolescent sexual activity can have undesirable reproductive health outcomes. This includes exposure to the risks of unplanned pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted infections. Addressing sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents is a major challenge in global health. This study sets out to determine sexual practices among in-school adolescents.
Methodology
The study was conducted in Yilo Krobo Municipal in Eastern Region of Ghana with a population of 97,466 and adolescent population of 18,519. A sequential explanatory mixed method cross-sectional design employing quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Study participants were adolescents aged 10 to 19 years from both Junior and Senior High Schools in the Municipality. Structured questionnaires and focus group discussions (FGD) were carried out to collect data. Data was analyzed in SPSS and EPI-Info
Results
More than thirty-four percent (34.3%) of students have had sex, 11.9% of them were less than 15 years. Students with multiple sexual partners were 13.3% while 23.3% had unprotected sex. Moreover, 11.7% reported having nonconsensual sex, out of which 24.4% were aged less than 15 years, 4.7% had sex with both males and females. Students above 14 years and in SHS were more likely to be sexually active (OR: 0.46, p<0.0001, OR: 0.73, p<0.0497). FGD revealed that good parental communication, provision and supervision is protective against risky sexual practices.
Conclusion
In conclusion, causes of adolescents’ risky sexual practices include economic, social and peer influence and a supportive environment with good parental communication and provision support healthy development and reduce risky sexual practices.
Cite This Article As: Owusu-Sarpong, A.A, Agbeshie K, Baiden, F. Sexual Practices and Associated Factors Among High School Students in A Municipality in Ghana.
Afrimedic Journal 2024; 10(2): 1-11.
