Title: Gendered Double Standards of Sexual Health Among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Osun State and Its Implication for Counselling
Stream: Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary & Transdisciplinary Education
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Olubukola Olakunbi Ojo, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Tolulope Oluwatomilayo Ojo, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Abstract:
The consistent disparity in practice and knowledge of sexual health between males and females result from perceived independence awarded to males and proscription placed on females in Africa especially in Nigeria which end up promoting unsafe sexual practices. This study identified the gendered double standards of beliefs on sexual health and the implication of these on risky sexual practices among undergraduates of tertiary institutions in Osun state. Concurrent mixed method design was adopted. Sample size was 300 male and female students selected using multi-stage sampling procedure. Twelve students participated in the qualitative aspect. A "Gendered Attitude and Sexual Health Scale" was used to collect quantitative data while an in-depth interview guide was used to elicit qualitative information. Data collected were subjected to univariate analysis and content analysis. The results revealed that out of the two sexes, more males affirmed yes to each of the statements of double standards to sexual health than the females. Further questions about the sexual practices young people engage in revealed that both male and female engage in risky sexual practices among which were having multiple sexual partners, transactional sex, oral sex and inconsistent use of contraception. The study therefore concluded that there is need for counselling intervention in order to bridge the gap between male and females gendered beliefs on sexual health and the influences of these on risky sexual behaviour.
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