Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Belete Yimer Ayele

Publications

• Research Article
  Magnitude and Associated Factors of Transactional Sex among High School Students in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia
  Author(s): Awraris Wolde Kassa, Belete Yimer Ayele and Muleta Mekonnen NikusAwraris Wolde Kassa, Belete Yimer Ayele and Muleta Mekonnen Nikus
  
  Introduction: Sex driven by material benefits is a challenging public health concern, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Assessing youth’s transactional relationships remains the integral part of HIV prevention programs. This study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of self-reported transactional sex engagement among high school students in Debre Markos town, Northwest Ethiopia. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted between 07 February and 13 May, 2015 on 726 girls identified from randomly selected secondary schools. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression to identify the predictors of transactional sex. Result: Two hundred sixty-two (37.3%) of the respondents reported having had ever sex at the time of the survey. Out of those sexually active students, 17.6% reported engaging in transactional sex in the previous one .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000768

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