Although sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global
health problem affecting every region of the world, the higher prevalence and
mortality rate of STIs in developing countries of the world, like Nigeria, make
them serious public health issues in this region.
The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and
perception of young adults in Nigeria on the role of condom (both male and
female condoms) as a preventive measure against STIs during heterosexual and
homosexual intercourse.
Data was collected from participants selected from the
northern and southern Nigeria using self-administered questionnaire
specifically designed for this study.
Knowledge of condom efficacy in STI prevention was
satisfactory. However, knowledge and practice of the correct use of condom was
poor. Only 47.1% of the 102 participants in this study reported correct condom
use of wearing condoms before staring intercourse and removing condoms after
ejaculation. As a strategy to include the experiences, knowledge and perception
of men who have sex with men, this study asked the question on condom use during
anal sex. Only 24.4% of the male participants indicated they have never had
anal sex while for females, the percentage was more than half (53.5%). Condom
use during anal sex was low with only 20.6% of participants reporting condom
use during anal sex. Negative perceptions about condom use - such as that
condom use promotes sexual promiscuity, and not using condoms with steady
sexual partners - were significant in this study. Also, condom use errors were
common in this study.
There is a wide gap in knowledge of correct condom use in
this population. There is need for interventions that address the issue of
condom use during anal and same-sex sexual intercourse in this population.
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