Prevalence and Correlates of Knowledge of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Out-of-School Adolescents in Oyo state, Nigeria

Authors

  • Ibironke Omowunmi Oluwadiya Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife

Keywords:

Out-of-school, Adolescents, Risky sexual behaviour

Abstract

This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of knowledge of risky sexual behaviour among out-of-school adolescents in Oyo state, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed for the study among adolescents aged 10-19 years who are currently out-of-school. A sample size of 519 out-of-school adolescents from the three senatorial districts participated. Data were collected through a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. The data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that 44.1% of the out-of-school adolescents had good knowledge of risky sexual behaviour. The correlates of knowledge of Risky sexual behaviour were age [14-17 years: OR= 0.47; p=0.046 and 18-19 years: OR; 0.35; P=0.020], Religion (OR: 0.65, p=0.043), Age of dropout (17-19 years: OR=0.29, p=0.029), position in the family (OR: 0.41, p= 0.003), parent employment status (OR: 0.43, p<0.001). The study concluded that out-of-school adolescents had low knowledge of risky sexual behaviour, with age, religion, dropout age, family position, and parental employment status as key correlates. Educating these adolescents and their parents about the risks of multiple sexual partners and unprotected intercourse is essential to enhance their awareness and understanding

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Published

2024-12-27

How to Cite

Oluwadiya, I. O. (2024). Prevalence and Correlates of Knowledge of Risky Sexual Behaviour among Out-of-School Adolescents in Oyo state, Nigeria. Ife Social Sciences Review, 32(2), 220–235. Retrieved from https://issr.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/issr/article/view/271