Sexual risky behaviours among the youth in Kenya

Abstract

Youth accounted for approximately 50% of new HIV infections across the globe . Lack of condom use is associated with the HIV/STI risks. SSA have majority of the youth with multiple partners during the previous 12 months. Though since 2000, condom use has increased by 10% .A cross sectional study was conducted during the month of August 2011 to February 2012. Various statistical packages were used such as chi square and multivariate analysis. There was significant relationship between gender and condom use at the Universities P <0.001 in both male and female. Miltivariate analysis showed that gender was a significant control variable when explaining the variability of condom use.younger age group only.To help students make informed sexual decisions various partners must be involved to broaden their clinical and educational efforts. It is essential that youth receive HIV education on condoms accessibility and clean needles and have access to health services. University students are the basis of the future and represent the hope for an HIV/AIDS free generation. Condom use barriers and challenges among the youth need to be emphasized. Supportive environment to ensure youth can access HIV services.Mobilizing the institution of learning to become a vehicle for a HIV prevention. Mainstreaming HIV/STI prevention and care into other sectors. Youth can be reached through clubs, religious groups, sports, workplaces and the media. Opening dialogue on sensitive issues, adults and young people need to work together on the issues of sexuality, sexual health education and gender roles.Mobolization of the youth the campaigns to fight HIV and substance abuse.