Determinants of Unprotected Casual Heterosexual Sex in Ghana

Bibliographic Data

ID24076275
AuthorsAkwasi Kumi-Kyereme (0000-0003-4992-7926, University of Cape Coast), Derek Anamaale Tuoyire (0000-0001-6877-7826, University of Cape Coast, corresponding author), Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh (0000-0003-4689-8891, University of Cape Coast)
Year2014
Volume46
Issue3
Pages332-350
Publication date2014-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Biosocial Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0021-9320 • E-ISSN: 1469-7599
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s002193201300045x
PMID23931547
OpenAlexW1973446563
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited25

Casual heterosexual sex remains a significant contributor to HIV transmissions in Ghana. The study used data from the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) to assess the socio-demographic, economic and spatial factors influencing unprotected casual heterosexual sex among men and women. The results of the binary logistic regression models revealed that women aged 35–44 had significantly higher odds of engaging in unprotected casual heterosexual sex than those aged 15–24, unlike the men. There were significantly lower odds of unprotected casual heterosexual sex for women and men with exposure to print media compared with those without exposure. Compared with men residing in the Western Region, unprotected casual heterosexual sex was significantly less likely among those in the Upper East Region. There is the need for behavioural change campaigns in Ghana that take into consideration the multiplicity of factors that determine unprotected casual heterosexual sex.

Casual · Logistic regression · Odds · Political science · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues