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Food Insecurity and Risky Sexual Behaviors among University Students in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
| Content Provider | Europe PMC |
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| Author | Govender, Trishka Govender, Nalini Reddy, Poovendhree |
| Copyright Year | 2022 |
| Abstract | AbstractObjective: Risky sexual behavior (RSB) is associated with increased rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, and unwanted pregnancies among university students. In view of its global impact on public health, the potential association between food insecurity and RSBs among university students requires investigation. This study aimed to determine the association between food security status and the likelihood to engage in RSBs amongst university students in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa (SA). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at four public sector higher educational institutions (HEIs) in KZN. A convenience sampling strategy was used to recruit participants (N = 375). All data were analyzed using STATA version 15 software. Results: Our data shows that food insecurity increased the odds of students engaging in transactional sex for “money” or “to meet basic material needs.” Participants who were food insecure were two times more likely to have multiple sexual partners. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate a significant association between food insecurity and RSBs. It is recommended that interventions targeting the alleviation of food insecurity, should be developed and implemented by HEIs to reduce RSB participation. |
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| Page Count | 10 |
| ISSN | 19317611 |
| Volume Number | 34 |
| DOI | 10.1080/19317611.2022.2117257 |
| PubMed Central reference number | PMC10903610 |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| PubMed reference number | 38596390 |
| Journal | International Journal of Sexual Health [Int J Sex Health] |
| e-ISSN | 1931762X |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Publisher Date | 2022-09-02 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC |
| Subject Keyword | Risky sexual behavior food insecurity HIV/AIDS university students South Africa |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Gender Studies Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Social Psychology Dermatology Reproductive Medicine |
