Alcohol Use And Sexual Behaviour Of University Undergraduates In Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
*1 Afemikhe, J.A. and 2 Olatuja, J.M.
1. Department of Nursing Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City
2. Institute of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Corresponding Author: juliana.afemikhe@uniben.edu
Recieved Date: June, 2020; Accepted Date: June, 2020; Published Date: June, 2020
ABSTRACT
Background: Alcohol use among University students constitutes an increasing public health issue and the effect on sexual behaviour can be problematic if not well understood. The study assessed the use of alcohol among undergraduates in a university in Benin City and the effects as related to their sexual behaviours. Materials and Methods: The study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in two campuses of a university out of three universities in Benin City. A multistage sampling approach was used in the selection of the Faculties, Departments and the respondents who consented to participate. The sample size was calculated using the Cochrane formula for sample size estimation for a descriptive cross-sectional study which gave a sample size of 300 respondents. Proportionate sampling and convenient sampling methods were used. A self-constructed questionnaire was utilised to collect data on demographic characteristics, alcohol consumption, types of alcohol consumed, reasons for taking alcohol and sexual behaviour. The variables of interest were subjected to descriptive and ?2
analysis. Results: The results highlighted the prevalence of alcohol use by 60% of respondents, and the consumption was more with males. Alcohol most consumed was beer (48%) with the most frequent sexual behaviour indicated as exposure of the body revealing breasts and thighs. Conclusion: Therefore, public health interventions in the university during the orientation week and policies guiding alcohol consumption are required to confront the adverse effect of alcohol consumption on the students.