Transactional Sexual Relationsiiip Among Female Undergradutes In Ekiti State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Studies across Sub-Sahara have established transactional sex as one of the factors contributing to young people's risk of HIV infection. However, there are few studies that have explored the dynamics of transactional sex among young people in Nigeria. The aim of this study

was to investigate the extent of, and risk factors associated with transactional sex among female undergraduates of ages 15 - 24 years in urban informal settlements in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study used a sample of 206 randomly selected female undergraduates in Ekiti State, Nigeria, Data were analyzed at univariate level with the use of frequency distribution, cross tabulation and the use of chi square test were adopted at biavariate level while, the use of binary logistic regression model was applied at multi variate level. Findings revealed that 72.6% of the

respondents had the knowledge of transactional sexual relationship, while, 41. 7% indicated they approved the practices of transactional sexual relationship. Moreover, 53.8% claimed they were involved in the practices of transactional sexual relationship. Further analysis revealed that peer pressure, gifts and desire for unmerited grades were factors influencing the practice of transactional sexual relationship among female undergraduates in Ekiti State, Nigeria