Title: Navigating Risk: Identifying Predictors of Unsafe Sexual Behaviour among Undergraduates at Lead City University
Authors: Yemisi Oluwatosin Oni
Volume: 8
Issue: 8
Pages: 159-166
Publication Date: 2024/08/28
Abstract:
This study investigates the predictors of unsafe sexual behaviour among undergraduates at Lead City University, addressing three research questions. Employing a descriptive survey research design, the study examined how sexual sensation-seeking, psychoactive substance use, peer relations, and reproductive health knowledge influence risky sexual practices. A sample of 600 undergraduates was selected using a four-stage sampling technique, and data were collected through the Predictors of Unsafe Sexual Behaviour Questionnaire (PUSBQ). Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyse the data. Findings revealed that psychoactive substance use was the strongest predictor of unsafe sexual behaviour, followed by sexual sensation-seeking, peer relations, and reproductive health knowledge. Based on these results, recommendations include implementing comprehensive sexual health education programmes, strengthening substance use prevention initiatives, promoting peer education, enhancing positive peer influence, improving access to reproductive health resources, and conducting ongoing research and evaluation. These insights are crucial for developing targeted strategies to promote safer sexual practices among university students.