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Chidi Slessor Mbah - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • postpartum Sexual Abstinence and its implications for under five health outcome among childbearing women in south east nigeria
    African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2018
    Co-Authors: Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo, Ethelbert Okoronkwo, Vitalis Ukoji, Chidi Slessor Mbah
    Abstract:

    Abstinence from Sexual intercourse after childbirth is a common practice deeply rooted in the cultures of different communities, including Nigeria with varying duration. Despite the high level of postpartum Abstinence in the South-east compared to other neighbouring regions of Nigeria, under-five mortality is relatively higher in the South-east. This paper examined postpartum Sexual Abstinence as a predictive factor for under-five health outcome in Abia State with data from a sample of 609 childbearing women within 15-49 years. The mean duration of postpartum Abstinence was 3.1±1.5 months; shorter in rural than urban areas with 2.7±1.4 and 3.5±1.3 months, respectively. The months of Abstinence from Sexual activity after childbirth is significantly related to experiences of under-five mortality and childhood diseases (p<0.05). The qualitative data showed that period of Abstinence from Sexual activity after childbirth is rooted in culture and was alluded to have great influence on under-five health outcomes. It is concluded that most women resumed Sexual activity early after childbirth mostly to secure their marriages which affect their under-five children‘s health. Proper guidelines on resumption of Sexual activity after childbirth to avoid its negative effects on under-five health outcome should be instituted to facilitate the achievement of sustainable development. (Afr J Reprod Health 2018; 22[4]: 102-112). Keywords : Sexual behaviour, reproductive health, cultural practices, health consequences

  • Postpartum Sexual Abstinence and its Implications for Under-Five Health Outcome among Childbearing Women in South-east Nigeria.
    African journal of reproductive health, 2018
    Co-Authors: Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo, Ethelbert Okoronkwo, Vitalis Ukoji, Chidi Slessor Mbah
    Abstract:

    Abstinence from Sexual intercourse after childbirth is a common practice deeply rooted in the cultures of different communities, including Nigeria with varying duration. Despite the high level of postpartum Abstinence in the South-east compared to other neighbouring regions of Nigeria, under-five mortality is relatively higher in the South-east. This paper examined postpartum Sexual Abstinence as a predictive factor for under-five health outcome in Abia State with data from a sample of 609 childbearing women within 15-49 years. The mean duration of postpartum Abstinence was 3.1±1.5 months; shorter in rural than urban areas with 2.7±1.4 and 3.5±1.3 months, respectively. The months of Abstinence from Sexual activity after childbirth is significantly related to experiences of under-five mortality and childhood diseases (p

Mojisola M Fayemi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Perceptions about Sexual Abstinence and knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention among in-school adolescents in a western Nigerian city
    BMC public health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Oladimeji Oladepo, Mojisola M Fayemi
    Abstract:

    Young people are becoming increasingly exposed to the risk of HIV infection. According to the 2008 HIV/Syphilis sentinel survey in Nigeria, 3.3% of young people aged 15-19 years are infected. Primary prevention especially Abstinence, remains one of the most realistic interventions for reducing further spread of the virus. However, the adoption of Sexual Abstinence as a prevention strategy among adolescents remains low and factors influencing its practice among urban young people in Nigeria are relatively unknown. The aim of the study was to document the Sexual Abstinence behaviour of in-school adolescents, the factors influencing or obstructing Abstinence, and knowledge of HIV and AIDS in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey of students in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area. A total of 420 respondents (52% males and 48% females), selected through a multistage sampling technique, completed a semi-structured questionnaire. This was supplemented with eight focus group discussions (FGDs) which had an average of 9 respondents within the 10 and 19 years age group. The data from the FGDs were transcribed and summarized manually while the quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to generate frequencies, cross tabulations of variables and logistic regression analysis. Twelve percent of the entire sample had ever had sex. Overall, knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention was high and most respondents favoured the promotion of Abstinence as an HIV prevention strategy. A smaller proportion of male respondents (79%) abstained compared with the females (98%). Major predictors of Sexual Abstinence were being a female, not having a boyfriend or girl friend, not using alcohol and having a positive attitude towards Abstinence (P < 0.05). Sexual Abstinence was also significantly associated with perceived self efficacy to refuse sex and negative perception of peers who engage in Sexual behaviours (P < 0.05). Majority of the FGD discussants suggested the involvement of parents, media, schools, faith-based institutions and non governmental organizations in promoting the adoption of Abstinence. The Sexual Abstinence behaviour of young persons is influenced by multiple factors and should be considered in determining the effectiveness of interventions targeting this behaviour. Coherent Sexuality education interventions to promote the adoption of Abstinence among young people are urgently needed.

  • perceptions about Sexual Abstinence and knowledge of hiv aids prevention among in school adolescents in a western nigerian city
    BMC Public Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Oladimeji Oladepo, Mojisola M Fayemi
    Abstract:

    Young people are becoming increasingly exposed to the risk of HIV infection. According to the 2008 HIV/Syphilis sentinel survey in Nigeria, 3.3% of young people aged 15-19 years are infected. Primary prevention especially Abstinence, remains one of the most realistic interventions for reducing further spread of the virus. However, the adoption of Sexual Abstinence as a prevention strategy among adolescents remains low and factors influencing its practice among urban young people in Nigeria are relatively unknown. The aim of the study was to document the Sexual Abstinence behaviour of in-school adolescents, the factors influencing or obstructing Abstinence, and knowledge of HIV and AIDS in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey of students in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area. A total of 420 respondents (52% males and 48% females), selected through a multistage sampling technique, completed a semi-structured questionnaire. This was supplemented with eight focus group discussions (FGDs) which had an average of 9 respondents within the 10 and 19 years age group. The data from the FGDs were transcribed and summarized manually while the quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to generate frequencies, cross tabulations of variables and logistic regression analysis. Twelve percent of the entire sample had ever had sex. Overall, knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention was high and most respondents favoured the promotion of Abstinence as an HIV prevention strategy. A smaller proportion of male respondents (79%) abstained compared with the females (98%). Major predictors of Sexual Abstinence were being a female, not having a boyfriend or girl friend, not using alcohol and having a positive attitude towards Abstinence (P < 0.05). Sexual Abstinence was also significantly associated with perceived self efficacy to refuse sex and negative perception of peers who engage in Sexual behaviours (P < 0.05). Majority of the FGD discussants suggested the involvement of parents, media, schools, faith-based institutions and non governmental organizations in promoting the adoption of Abstinence. The Sexual Abstinence behaviour of young persons is influenced by multiple factors and should be considered in determining the effectiveness of interventions targeting this behaviour. Coherent Sexuality education interventions to promote the adoption of Abstinence among young people are urgently needed.

Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • postpartum Sexual Abstinence and its implications for under five health outcome among childbearing women in south east nigeria
    African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2018
    Co-Authors: Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo, Ethelbert Okoronkwo, Vitalis Ukoji, Chidi Slessor Mbah
    Abstract:

    Abstinence from Sexual intercourse after childbirth is a common practice deeply rooted in the cultures of different communities, including Nigeria with varying duration. Despite the high level of postpartum Abstinence in the South-east compared to other neighbouring regions of Nigeria, under-five mortality is relatively higher in the South-east. This paper examined postpartum Sexual Abstinence as a predictive factor for under-five health outcome in Abia State with data from a sample of 609 childbearing women within 15-49 years. The mean duration of postpartum Abstinence was 3.1±1.5 months; shorter in rural than urban areas with 2.7±1.4 and 3.5±1.3 months, respectively. The months of Abstinence from Sexual activity after childbirth is significantly related to experiences of under-five mortality and childhood diseases (p<0.05). The qualitative data showed that period of Abstinence from Sexual activity after childbirth is rooted in culture and was alluded to have great influence on under-five health outcomes. It is concluded that most women resumed Sexual activity early after childbirth mostly to secure their marriages which affect their under-five children‘s health. Proper guidelines on resumption of Sexual activity after childbirth to avoid its negative effects on under-five health outcome should be instituted to facilitate the achievement of sustainable development. (Afr J Reprod Health 2018; 22[4]: 102-112). Keywords : Sexual behaviour, reproductive health, cultural practices, health consequences

  • Postpartum Sexual Abstinence and its Implications for Under-Five Health Outcome among Childbearing Women in South-east Nigeria.
    African journal of reproductive health, 2018
    Co-Authors: Chukwuechefulam Kingsley Imo, Ethelbert Okoronkwo, Vitalis Ukoji, Chidi Slessor Mbah
    Abstract:

    Abstinence from Sexual intercourse after childbirth is a common practice deeply rooted in the cultures of different communities, including Nigeria with varying duration. Despite the high level of postpartum Abstinence in the South-east compared to other neighbouring regions of Nigeria, under-five mortality is relatively higher in the South-east. This paper examined postpartum Sexual Abstinence as a predictive factor for under-five health outcome in Abia State with data from a sample of 609 childbearing women within 15-49 years. The mean duration of postpartum Abstinence was 3.1±1.5 months; shorter in rural than urban areas with 2.7±1.4 and 3.5±1.3 months, respectively. The months of Abstinence from Sexual activity after childbirth is significantly related to experiences of under-five mortality and childhood diseases (p

Steven D. Pinkerton - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • a relative risk based disease specific definition of Sexual Abstinence failure rates
    Health Education & Behavior, 2001
    Co-Authors: Steven D. Pinkerton
    Abstract:

    Sexual Abstinence programs have the potential to reduce the incidence of unplanned pregnancies and Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among adolescents. Effectiveness measures are needed to help researchers assess the impact of Sexual Abstinence promotion programs on STD and pregnancy rates and to enable comparisons of Abstinence effectiveness with other contraception and STD prevention methods. Abstinence “failure rates” have been proposed as one measure of program effectiveness. However, the concept of Abstinence failure rates has not been adequately operationalized. The present study examines a novel mathematical framework for estimating Abstinence failure rates, both theoretically and empirically. Examples are provided, and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the mathematical model–based approach are discussed.

  • A Relative Risk–Based, Disease-Specific Definition of Sexual Abstinence Failure Rates
    Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education, 2001
    Co-Authors: Steven D. Pinkerton
    Abstract:

    Sexual Abstinence programs have the potential to reduce the incidence of unplanned pregnancies and Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among adolescents. Effectiveness measures are needed to help researchers assess the impact of Sexual Abstinence promotion programs on STD and pregnancy rates and to enable comparisons of Abstinence effectiveness with other contraception and STD prevention methods. Abstinence “failure rates” have been proposed as one measure of program effectiveness. However, the concept of Abstinence failure rates has not been adequately operationalized. The present study examines a novel mathematical framework for estimating Abstinence failure rates, both theoretically and empirically. Examples are provided, and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the mathematical model–based approach are discussed.

Oladimeji Oladepo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Perceptions about Sexual Abstinence and knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention among in-school adolescents in a western Nigerian city
    BMC public health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Oladimeji Oladepo, Mojisola M Fayemi
    Abstract:

    Young people are becoming increasingly exposed to the risk of HIV infection. According to the 2008 HIV/Syphilis sentinel survey in Nigeria, 3.3% of young people aged 15-19 years are infected. Primary prevention especially Abstinence, remains one of the most realistic interventions for reducing further spread of the virus. However, the adoption of Sexual Abstinence as a prevention strategy among adolescents remains low and factors influencing its practice among urban young people in Nigeria are relatively unknown. The aim of the study was to document the Sexual Abstinence behaviour of in-school adolescents, the factors influencing or obstructing Abstinence, and knowledge of HIV and AIDS in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey of students in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area. A total of 420 respondents (52% males and 48% females), selected through a multistage sampling technique, completed a semi-structured questionnaire. This was supplemented with eight focus group discussions (FGDs) which had an average of 9 respondents within the 10 and 19 years age group. The data from the FGDs were transcribed and summarized manually while the quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to generate frequencies, cross tabulations of variables and logistic regression analysis. Twelve percent of the entire sample had ever had sex. Overall, knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention was high and most respondents favoured the promotion of Abstinence as an HIV prevention strategy. A smaller proportion of male respondents (79%) abstained compared with the females (98%). Major predictors of Sexual Abstinence were being a female, not having a boyfriend or girl friend, not using alcohol and having a positive attitude towards Abstinence (P < 0.05). Sexual Abstinence was also significantly associated with perceived self efficacy to refuse sex and negative perception of peers who engage in Sexual behaviours (P < 0.05). Majority of the FGD discussants suggested the involvement of parents, media, schools, faith-based institutions and non governmental organizations in promoting the adoption of Abstinence. The Sexual Abstinence behaviour of young persons is influenced by multiple factors and should be considered in determining the effectiveness of interventions targeting this behaviour. Coherent Sexuality education interventions to promote the adoption of Abstinence among young people are urgently needed.

  • perceptions about Sexual Abstinence and knowledge of hiv aids prevention among in school adolescents in a western nigerian city
    BMC Public Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Oladimeji Oladepo, Mojisola M Fayemi
    Abstract:

    Young people are becoming increasingly exposed to the risk of HIV infection. According to the 2008 HIV/Syphilis sentinel survey in Nigeria, 3.3% of young people aged 15-19 years are infected. Primary prevention especially Abstinence, remains one of the most realistic interventions for reducing further spread of the virus. However, the adoption of Sexual Abstinence as a prevention strategy among adolescents remains low and factors influencing its practice among urban young people in Nigeria are relatively unknown. The aim of the study was to document the Sexual Abstinence behaviour of in-school adolescents, the factors influencing or obstructing Abstinence, and knowledge of HIV and AIDS in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey of students in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area. A total of 420 respondents (52% males and 48% females), selected through a multistage sampling technique, completed a semi-structured questionnaire. This was supplemented with eight focus group discussions (FGDs) which had an average of 9 respondents within the 10 and 19 years age group. The data from the FGDs were transcribed and summarized manually while the quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to generate frequencies, cross tabulations of variables and logistic regression analysis. Twelve percent of the entire sample had ever had sex. Overall, knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention was high and most respondents favoured the promotion of Abstinence as an HIV prevention strategy. A smaller proportion of male respondents (79%) abstained compared with the females (98%). Major predictors of Sexual Abstinence were being a female, not having a boyfriend or girl friend, not using alcohol and having a positive attitude towards Abstinence (P < 0.05). Sexual Abstinence was also significantly associated with perceived self efficacy to refuse sex and negative perception of peers who engage in Sexual behaviours (P < 0.05). Majority of the FGD discussants suggested the involvement of parents, media, schools, faith-based institutions and non governmental organizations in promoting the adoption of Abstinence. The Sexual Abstinence behaviour of young persons is influenced by multiple factors and should be considered in determining the effectiveness of interventions targeting this behaviour. Coherent Sexuality education interventions to promote the adoption of Abstinence among young people are urgently needed.