Sexual behaviour and condom use among university students in Madagascar
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2177533 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Onja Holisoa Rahamefy (University of Antananarivo), Michèle Rivard (Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine), Madeleine Ravaoarinoro, Lala Ranaivoharisoa (University of Antananarivo), Andriamiliharison Jean Rasamindrakotroka, A Rasamindrakotroka (University of Antananarivo), Richard Morisset |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 28-35 |
| Publication date | 2008-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1729-0376 • E-ISSN: 1813-4424 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17290376.2008.9724899 |
| PMID | 18496617 |
| OpenAlex | W2167298198 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 12 |
Although the number of known HIV-infected students in Madagascar increased significantly between 1989 and 1995, very little is known about student behaviour with regard to AIDS. The study objectives were: to describe Malagasy students' sexual behaviour and condom use; to document students' perceptions about condoms; and to study the relationships between students' socio-demographic characteristics, their perceptions about condoms, and their condom use. The survey used a cross-sectional design and was conducted at the Antananarivo's university campus sites. Anonymous questionnaires were self-administered to 320 randomly selected students. Descriptive statistics and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Logistic regressions were performed to identify the predictors of condom use. Participants' average age was 24 years. Approximately 80% of the participants reported sexual experiences, and the average age at sexual debut was 19 years. Only 5.7% reported consistent condom use. Common reasons for non-use were steady relationships (75.6%), the perception that condoms were useful only during ovulation periods (8.7%), and the decrease of pleasure (6.4%). The predictors of condom use were male gender, and the perception that condoms were useful during ovulation periods. Risky sexual behaviours with regard to AIDS were prevalent in this community. An HIV prevention programme is recommended
Condom · Descriptive statistics · Family medicine · Logistic regression · Perception · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
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| Citations per year | 0,69 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2019 (7) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |