Influence of Multiple Sexual Partner’s Behaviour on HIV/AIDS Infections Among Students of Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania.

Karata, Ernest Joseph (2024) Influence of Multiple Sexual Partner’s Behaviour on HIV/AIDS Infections Among Students of Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the influence of multiple sexual partners’ behaviour on HIV/AIDS infections among students in Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania. Specifically: to assess the awareness of the consequences of multiple sexual partners, the influence of Peer groups, personal factors, the influence of media and the effects of multiple sexual partners’ behaviour among students in Higher Learning in Tanzania. A cross-sectional design was used, and a total of 150 respondents from IFM, UDSM, and KIUT were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using interview guides, document reviews and Likert scale questionnaires. Qualitative data were analysed using content analysis, and descriptive methods of data analysis were used for quantitative data. It was revealedthat students know the consequences of having multiple sexual partners and that peer groups of students influenced themselves into engaging in sexual relations, even having multiple sexual partners. There are also a set of personal factors which influence students to have multiple sexual partners and media-related factors which include watching porno videos from websites, social media and love stories on TV and Radio. Other effects found include an increase in new infections among sexually active people (students); deaths caused by HIV/AIDS, HIV lowering life standards of people, and causing family conflicts and even divorce.The study recommends that HIV/AIDS education, be given several times during the academic year. HIV testing is to be done regularly among university students. Love episodes and stories on TV and Radio should be broadcast with precautions of our culture and ethics to save the generations from these STDs. Keywords: HIV/AIDS, infections among students, Higher Institutions, Tanzania.

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