Early sexual debut: prevalence and risk factors among secondary school students in Ido-ekiti, Ekiti state, South-West Nigeria

• DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v17i3.3
• Publication Date: 2017-09-18T10:42:14Z
• Authors: Kabir Adekunle Du...; Oluwole Adeyemi B...; Lukman Omotayo Om...; Olusegun Elijah E...; Lawrence Majekodu...; Kayode Razaq Adewoye; Stella Adetokunbo; Charles O. Olomofe; Adegboyega A. Fawole; Oyebola Eyitayo A...; Temitope O. Olaniyan
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Background: Early adolescent sexual activity remains a recurring problem with negative psychosocial and health outcomes. The age at debut varies from place to among different individuals is associated varying factors. aim was determine the prevalence risk factors of early secondary school students in Ido-Ekiti, South-West Nigeria.Methodology: This cross-sectional study. respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Pre-tested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire used collect data. Data analyzed SPSS version 15.Results: More than two-thirds, 40(67.8%), had debut. about 11%. mean 13.10±2.82; for debutants 11.68±1.98. number partners 2.44±1.99. Male gender, having friends who engaged activities association exposure (p<0.05). Alcohol intake strongest strength students.Conclusion: high calls urgent interventions stem trend. will help reduce devastating psycho-social sequels.Keywords: Sexual debut, prevalence, factors, Nigeria