Risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among university young adults in Zambezi, Namibia
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Date
2025
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Health SA Gesondheid
Abstract
This study investigates the prevalence of RSBs, associated factors and the need for
targeted interventions among university students in the Zambezi region, it emphasises the importance of developing culturally sensitive
interventions that promote consistent condom use and improve sexual health education to
reduce STI risk and adverse sexual health outcome
Description
This study defines RSBs as actions that increase the likelihood of contracting
STIs or experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Based on published research, RSBs include engaging
in unprotected intercourse, having multiple sexual partners, participating in sexual activity under
the influence of substances or having sex immediately after exposure to pornographic material
(Urassa et al. 2008; Kalolo et al. 2019).
Keywords
STIs, Sexually transmitted infections, HIV, Young adults, Adolescents, Risky sexual behaviours, Universities, Higher learning institutions, Zambezi region, Namibia, University of Namibia