Sexual networking among youth in southwestern Nigeria

Sexual Behaviours among the Elderly Population in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria

Introduction: The population of the elderly and older persons worldwide has increased over time as demographic transition thickens. In Nigeria, whereas, most interventional efforts are geared towards prioritizing and protecting youth sexuality, very little or no attention is being given to the sexuality of the elderly. The objective of this study therefore was to determine sexual behaviors amon...

Ethnicity, gender and risky sexual behaviour among Nigeria youth: an alternative explanation

BACKGROUND While studies in demography and public health have acknowledged the role of ethnic differences, the influence of ethnicity on youth sexual behaviour in Nigeria has received little or no attention. It is important to know how cultural norms and gender roles, which vary by ethnicity, may promote or prevent risky behaviour. Such information could provide insights into previously undetec...

The relevance of the social networking media in Ebola virus disease prevention and control in Southwestern Nigeria

INTRODUCTION The Social Media (SM) is fast becoming a huge avenue to create and spread health awareness amongst youths. Meanwhile news surrounding the on-going Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa are frightening. This study assessed the relevance of the social networking media in spreading awareness about EVD prevention and control in Southwestern Nigeria. METHODS Descriptive cr...

Sexual Behavior and Sexual Networking among Married Men in Oyo State, Nigeria

How risky are social networking sites? A comparison of places online where youth sexual solicitation and harassment occurs.

OBJECTIVE Recently, public attention has focused on the possibility that social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are being widely used to sexually solicit underage youth, consequently increasing their vulnerability to sexual victimization. Beyond anecdotal accounts, however, whether victimization is more commonly reported in social networking sites is unknown. PARTICIPANTS AND ME...