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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Khat and alcohol use and risky sex behaviour among in-school and out-of-school youth in Ethiopia
BMC Public Health, Volume 5, Article 109, Year 2005
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Background: Khat (an evergreen plant with amphetamine-like properties) and alcohol are widely consumed among the youth of Ethiopia. However, their relationship to risky sexual behaviour is not well described. This study was conducted to describe the magnitude of risky sexual behaviour (unprotected sex and early initiation of sexual activity) and its association with Khat and alcohol consumption in Ethiopian youths. Methods: A probabilistic national sample of 20,434 in-school and out-of-school youths aged between 15 and 24 years of age was selected and interviewed regarding their sexual behavior and substance use. Results: Over 20% of out-of-school youth had unprotected sex during the 12-month period prior to interview compared to 1.4% of in-school youth. Daily Khat intake was also associated with unprotected sex: adjusted OR (95% CI) = 2.26 (1.92, 2.67). There was a significant and linear association between alcohol intake and unprotected sex, with those using alcohol daily having a three fold increased odds compared to those not using it: adj. OR (95% CI) = 3.05 (2.38, 3.91). Use of substances other than Khat was not associated with unprotected sex, but was associated with initiation of sexual activity: adj. OR (95% CI) = 2.54 (1.84, 3.51). Conclusion: A substantial proportion of out-of-school youth engage in risky sex. The use of Khat and alcohol and other substances is significantly and independently associated with risky sexual behaviour among Ethiopian youths. © 2005 Kebede et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kebede, Derege
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Alem, Atalay
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Mitike, Getnet
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Enquselassie, Fikre
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Berhane, Frehiwot
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Medical Association
Abebe, Yigeremu
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Ministry of Defence
Ayele, Reta
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Ministry of Defence
Lemma, Wuleta
United States, Durham
Fhi 360
Tadesse, Tamrat Assefa
United States, Durham
Fhi 360
Gebremichael, Tewodros
Unknown Affiliation
Statistics
Citations: 211
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1186/1471-2458-5-109
ISSN:
14712458
e-ISSN:
14712458
Research Areas
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Substance Abuse
Study Locations
Ethiopia