Title : The magnitude of risky behaviors and it’s associated psychosocial factors among Wolaita Sodo University students, Ethiopia
Abstract:
Background: Students living in university hostels are a distinct group of university students who have unique needs and problems. Risky behavior is defined as behaviors leading to sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies. According to the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, HIV infection was very high among adolescents and youths living in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess prevalence of risky behavior and associated factors among Wolaita Sodo University students, Wolaita Sodo City, Ethiopia.
Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study design was employed. All students of Wolaita Sodo University were considered as a source population. Data was collected by pre-tested and structured questionnaire collect, and SPSS Version 25 used for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed and adjusted odds ratio with their respective 95% CI was used.
Results: The total of 755 students included in the study, making the response rate of 100%. The prevalence of risky behavior among students in this study is 32.7% with 95% CI (30.7, 48).
Conclusion: In this study risky behavior among the students was high. Following students in the campus, having students or mini media and teaching students about risky sexual behavior is essential
Keywords: Magnitude, Risky behavior, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
