Authors : H.A.A. Ugboma, V.O. Nwagwu and N.C. Orazulike
Abstract: Information on the sexual characteristic of female undergraduate is central to the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases in this vulnerable group. To determine the sexual behaviour, prior exposure and risk for sexually transmitted infection in female undergraduates of the university of port harcourt. A cross sectional prospective study involving 354 sexually active female students attending the youth friendly centre of the university of port harcourt health centre was carried out. Their socio-demographic characteristics, pattern of sexual behaviour, use of contraceptives and history of sexually transmitted infection were noted. Statistical analysis was done. The age distribution of the participants was 15-30. 10.2% had 5 or more life time sexual partners. Two hundred and forty five (69.2%) of the students had terminated a pregnancy in the past while one hundred and eighty (50.8%) of them had a history of sexually transmitted infection.
H.A.A. Ugboma, V.O. Nwagwu and N.C. Orazulike, 2016. Sexual Characteristics and Risk for Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Female Undergraduates in a Federal University in South South Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 11: 200-203.