Unsafe Sexual Behavior, Reasons for Consequences and Preventive Methods Among College Students

Abstract

The study presets the findings of a survey of risky sexual behaviours, attitudes and beliefs among university students attending a historically black university. Ninety-nine participants (male = 36; female =63) were randomly selected from third psychology students at an institution of higher learning. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results. The study results show that most of the students were sexually active and practiced safe sex, including use of barriers. However, the students perceived dislike of condom use partner, which raised their risk for unsafe sexual practices.

Keywords:

• unsafe sex
• dangers of unprotected sex
• reasons for unprotected sex
• college students
• Southern Africa