Casual Sex Among Students at Debre Berhan University
Author Information
Author(s): Mathewos Tsega, Tesfahun Esubalew, Aemiro Muluken Tessema, Dejene Tadesse Mamo
Primary Institution: Debre Berhan University
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of casual sex and its associated factors among undergraduate students at Debre Berhan University?
Conclusion
The study found a high prevalence of casual sex among students, with several avoidable predictors identified.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of casual sex was found to be 31.0%.
- Students with a GPA below 2.5 were more likely to engage in casual sex.
- Alcohol consumption significantly increased the likelihood of casual sex.
- Urban students were more likely to engage in casual sex compared to rural students.
- Peer pressure was a significant factor associated with casual sex.
Takeaway
Many college students are having casual sex, and there are things they can do to reduce it, like studying harder and avoiding places that encourage it.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was conducted among regular undergraduate students.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the exclusion of first-year students.
Limitations
The study did not include first-year students and lacked qualitative data to support findings.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were male (51.6%), with an average age of 22.36 years, and most were from urban areas (69.6%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI (27.2–34.6)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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