Abstract:
BSTRACT
Background: Various studies on risk sexual behaviours focus on personal
factors. However, the influence of essential social factors needs a profound
concern. Methods: An institutional based cross-sectional study triangulated
with qualitative data was conducted at North Shewa Zone, from February
to March 2016. Six hundred and thirty-five students were selected using a
multi-stage sampling method. Self-administered questionnaire and focus
group discussion guide were used for data collection. Result: Of 628 students,
115 (18.3%) of them reported risky sexual behaviour. Social connectedness
was inversely correlated with having risky sexual behaviour. Substance user
students had four times, risky sexual behaviours than non users (AOR = 4,
95%CI (1.54–10.3)). Risky sexual behaviour was associated with family
connectedness (AOR = .39, 95%CI (.303–.51)), religion connectedness
(AOR = .23, 95%CI (.169–.31)) and school connectedness (AOR = .39, 95%CI
(00.297–.52)). Conclusion: Grade level, substance use, religious, family and
school connectedness were major predictors of risky sexual behaviour.
