Associated risk factors of STIs and multiple sexual relationships among youths in Malawi
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Date
2015
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PLoS
Abstract
Having unprotected sex with multiple sexual partners (MSP) is the greatest risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among youths. Young people with MSPs are less likely to use a condom and the greater the risk for STIs. This study examines the associated risk factors of STIs and multiple sexual partnerships among youths aged 15–24 years.
The Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010 data was used. Out of a sample of 2,987 males and 9,559 females aged 15–24 years, 2,026 males and 6,470 females were considered in the study. Chi square test and logistic regression techniques were performed. Analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.
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Unprotected sex, Multiple sex partners, Youth, Malawi, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Demographic health survey
Citation
Ningpuanyeh, W.C. and Susuman, S.A. (2015). Associated risk factors of STIs and multiple sexual relationships among youths in Malawi. PLoS ONE 10(8): e0134286.