Changing Patterns of Sexual Behavior among Undergraduates in Nigerian Universities (a Case Study of Nnamdi Azikwi University Awka)

Nkolika E Obianyo, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Oranye Nelson, Nnamdi Azikiwe University

This study examines salient issues in the sexual behavior of young adult in a typical Nigeria University in this era of Hiv/Aids epidemic. The issues examined centered around gender factors, choice of sexual partner, attitude to sex and sexual behaviors, influence of religions and other socio-cultural sentiments on the sexual behavior of adolescents and sources of sex education/knowledge available to the students. Considering the sensitive nature of such issues, the study employed qualitative tools such as FGDs and in-depth interview of respondents/mailed questionnaires. Mean percentage and Z-test statistics were used for data analysis. Results were discussed in terms of prevailing information and knowledge about Hiv/Aids.