Factors Influencing Early Initiation of Sex Among Adolescents Aged 16 – 19 At Shuuku Health Centre Iv Sheema District

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT.........................................................................................................................ii

COPY RIGHTS................................................................................................................. iii

APPROVAL FORM ..........................................................................................................iv

DECLARATION.................................................................................................................v

DEDICATION....................................................................................................................vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT................................................................................................vii

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................ viii

DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS....................................................................................ix

TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................x

LIST OF TABLES ...........................................................................................................xiv

LIST OF FIGURES ..........................................................................................................xv

CHAPTER ONE .................................................................................................................1

1.1 1ntroduction ..................................................................................................................1

1.2 Background....................................................................................................................1

1.3 Problem Statement........................................................................................................3

1.4 Purpose of the study......................................................................................................3

1. 5 Specific objectives.........................................................................................................3

1.6 Research questions........................................................................................................4

1.7 Justification of the study...............................................................................................4

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW..................................................................5

2.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................5

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2.1 Knowledge of adolescents on early sex initiation .......................................................5

2.2 Socio-cultural factors influencing early initiation of sex...........................................6

2.3 Economic factors that influence early initiation of sex..............................................8

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY.......................................................................10

3.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................10

3.1 Study Design and Rationale .......................................................................................10

3.2 Study Setting and Rationale..................................................................................10

3.3 Study Population.........................................................................................................10

3.3.1 Sample Size Determination ....................................................................................................11

3.3.2 Sampling Procedure................................................................................................................11

3.3.3 Inclusion Criteria ....................................................................................................................12

3.3.4 Exclusion criteria ....................................................................................................................12

3.4 Definition of Variables................................................................................................12

3.5 Research Instruments.................................................................................................12

3.6 Data Collection Procedures........................................................................................12

3.6.1 Data Management...................................................................................................................13

3.6.2 Data Analysis..........................................................................................................................13

3.7 Ethical Considerations................................................................................................13

3.8 Limitation of the Study...............................................................................................14

3.9 Dissemination of Results.............................................................................................14

CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS ........................................................................................15

4.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................15

4.1 Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents n=50........................................15

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4.2 Knowledge of adolescents on early sex initiation .....................................................18

4.2.3 Whether the respondents used any contraception during the sexual encounter......................19

4.3 Socio –cultural factors that influence early initiation of sex n = 50 .....................20

4.4 Economic Factors that influence early initiation of sex n = 50 .............................22

CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS .24

5.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................24

5.1 Discussion.....................................................................................................................24

5.1.1 Knowledge of adolescents on factors that influence early initiation of sex............................24

5.1.2 Socio – cultural factors that influence early initiation of sex .................................................26

5.1.3 Economic factors that influence early initiation of sex ..........................................................27

5.2 Conclusion....................................................................................................................29

5.3 Recommendations.......................................................................................................29

5.4 Implications to Nursing Practice ...............................................................................29

REFERENCES..................................................................................................................31

APPENDIX 1: CONSENT FORM ..................................................................................36

APPENDIX 2:QUESTIONNAIRE..................................................................................37

APPENDIX 3: INTRODUCTORY LETTER ................................................................48