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• TITLE: Sexually Transmitted Infections Risky Behaviors, Preventive Practices, and Utilization of Reproductive Health Services among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University

  AUTHORS: Margaret O. Akinwaare, Shukurat A. Kamorudeen, OreOluwa Christiana Oladele

  KEYWORDS: Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Undergraduates, Reproductive Health Services

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.11 No.11, November 19, 2024

  ABSTRACT: Background: Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a significant health problem worldwide with increased new cases among young people. It contributes significantly to infertility, sudden illness, long-term impairment, and death. Therefore, it is essential to assess the preventive practice against STIs among young undergraduates. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for the study and 345 students were randomly selected from five faculties in the University of Ibadan. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. SPSS was used for data analysis, and results were presented using frequency and percentage, while the hypotheses were tested using a chi-square test at a significant level of PConclusion: The study concluded that there are poor preventive practices and poor utilization of available reproductive health services among young people. Also, the utilization of available RHSs is influenced by their awareness.