Risky sexual behaviours and associated factors among adult clients on ART in Western Oromia, Ethiopia
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https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v11i3.04Keywords:
Risky sexual behaviors, associated factors, Clients, ARTAbstract
A study conducted in the East Wollega Zone aimed to identify risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive individuals undergoing antiretroviral treatment. The study involved 538 clinic-based respondents, with interviews conducted in person. The research used descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and multivariate analysis to analyze the data. The results showed that 46.4% of the participants had engaged in risky sexual conduct in the six months leading up to the study. Factors significantly associated with risky sexual behavior included being between the ages of 18 and 29, having more than one sexual partner, drinking alcohol, using substances, and using condoms in a pattern. The study highlights the importance of addressing unsafe sexual behaviors among HIV-positive individuals, such as not using condoms regularly, receiving thorough counseling and health education during antiretroviral therapy appointments and follow-up care, and increasing awareness about preventing HIV spread and safer sexual practices. It is crucial to focus on unsafe sexual behaviors, such as not using condoms regularly, receiving thorough counseling and health education during antiretroviral therapy appointments and follow-up care, and increasing awareness about preventing the spread of HIV and safer sexual practices.
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