Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors among Youth in Kakamega and Kericho Counties, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorKhasewa, Joab
dc.contributor.authorMwanzo, Isaac
dc.contributor.authorOrago, Alloys
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-20T09:29:46Z
dc.date.available2023-06-20T09:29:46Z
dc.date.issued2023-02
dc.descriptionresearch articleen_US
dc.description.abstractINTRODUCTION HIV remains the most significant public health and developmental challenge in the world. In Kenya, just like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, young people aged 15-24 years bear the biggest brunt of the HIV epidemic. Lack of comprehensive knowledge of HIV prevention, low condom use, low uptake of HIV services and having multiple sexual partners, have been associated with these trends. This study set out to determine risky sexual behaviour and associated factors among youth in Kakamega and Kericho Counties in Kenya. METHODOLOGY To achieve this, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among youth in Kakamega and Kericho counties, Kenya. Consenting young people residing in these counties were the study subjects. Data was collected through structured interviews with young people using a standard questionnaire and direct observation. The qualitative data were transcribed, translated and entered into NVivo software for coding and further analysis. The quantitative data were entered into SPSS for descriptive and inferential analysis. RESULTS Despite the youths in both counties having high comprehensive knowledge of HIV prevention at 79.3%, they still engaged in risky sexual behaviours and 60.6% were in a sexual relationship. The uptake of HIV testing was 58.4% with an HIV prevalence of 6.9%. Condom use was only 48.1% and both males and females did not reveal irritation in the genital area to partners χ2 - test showing (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The results of this study will inform the design of an HIV prevention information package that will promote safer sexual behaviour among young peopleen_US
dc.identifier.citationKhasewa, J., Mwanzo, I., & Orago, A. (2023). Risky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors among Youth in Kakamega and Kericho Counties, Kenya. African Journal of Health Sciences, 36(1), 64-74.en_US
dc.identifier.otherDOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v36i1.8
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/25891
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfrican Journal of Health Sciencesen_US
dc.subjectHIV Messagesen_US
dc.subjectYoung Adults Aged 15 – 24en_US
dc.subjectHIV Prevention Toolen_US
dc.subjectRisks Involved In Sexual Behaviouren_US
dc.subjectSafe Sexen_US
dc.titleRisky Sexual Behavior and Associated Factors among Youth in Kakamega and Kericho Counties, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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