Author/Authors :
Daniyam, CA Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Medicine, Nigeria , Daniyam, CA Jos University Teaching Hospital - AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria Centre, Nigeria , Agaba, PA Jos University Teaching Hospital - AIDS Prevention Initiative Nigeria Centre, Nigeria , Agaba, EI Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Medicine, Nigeria , daniyam, c.a. department of medicine,jos university teaching hospital,jos,nigeria,aids prevention initiative nigeria centre,jos university teaching hospital, Nigeria , agaba, p.a. aids prevention initiative nigeria centre,jos university teaching hospital, Nigeria , agaba, e.i. department of medicine,jos university teaching hospital, Nigeria
Abstract :
Objective: We investigated the sexual practices of medical students as they are positioned to serve as peer educators in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Methods: This was a cross sectional study, where self- administered questionnaires were distributed to consenting 4th to 6th year medical students in Jos, Nigeria with a view of elucidating information regarding sexual practices and condom utilization. Safe sex practice was defined as the use of condoms and being in a monogamous relationship. Results: Of a total of 400 questionnaires distributed, 365 respondents (249 males and 116 females) had adequate data for analysis. A large proportion (62%) of our students have never had sex before and less than 30% of them are sexually active. Only 6.1% had multiple sexual partners and homosexuality was uncommon (1.9%). Condom utilization amongst the sexually active was high (65%) and similar among male and female students (71.3% vs. 51.9% respectively, p = 0.08). Conclusion: There exists safe sexual practice among medical students in our setting. This group could be recruited as peer educators in the war against HIV/AIDS.
Keywords :
HIV , AIDS , Students , Sexual behaviour , Condom use
