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SynthesisBMC public health2023

Prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Natnael Kebede, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Fanos Yeshanew Ayele, Bereket Kefale, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Yawkal Tsega

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Synthesis in BMC public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Intercourse Among Adolescents in Post-Communist Albania.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Natnael KebedeDepartment of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie City, Ethiopia. natnaelkebedete@gmail.com.
Fekade Demeke BayouDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie City, Ethiopia.
Fanos Yeshanew AyeleDepartment of Public Health Nutrition, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie City, Ethiopia.
Bereket KefaleDepartment of Reproductive and Family Health, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie City, Ethiopia.
Asnakew Molla MekonenSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie City, Ethiopia.
Anteneh Mengist DessieDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Yawkal TsegaSchool of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie City, Ethiopia.
Wollo University · ETDebre Tabor University · ET

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEarly sexual initiation refers to engaging in sexual activity at a young age, typically before the age of 18. Even though many studies have been conducted in Ethiopia, the result is inconsistent between studies. In the study area, the pooled prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth were not done before. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among Youth in Ethiopia.

methodsThis study used a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted from 2008 to 2022, in Ethiopia. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Hinari, and Google Scholar electronic databases were searched. The analysis was performed using STATA 17 software. Heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed using forest plots, I

resultsA total of 10 articles were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia was 24.7% (95%CI: 10.4, 38.9). Being female (AOR = 3.57; 95% CI: 1.387, 5.743), having poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention (AOR = 3.65; 95% CI: 1.981,5.309), alcohol use (AOR = 2.05; 95% CI: 1.415, 2.679), khat chewing (AOR = 3.03; 95% CI: 1.800, 4.254), Viewed pornographic film(AOR = 4.21, 95% CI: 2.135, 6.283), Cigarette smoking (AOR = 2.74; 95% CI: 2.102, 3.370) and Poor family controls (AOR = 4.39; 95% CI: 2.572, 6.199)were associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse.

conclusionsThe pooled prevalence of early initiation of sexual intercourse among Youth in Ethiopia was high. Being female, poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, alcohol use, khat chewing, Viewing pornographic films, Cigarette smoking, and poor family controls were associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse. It is recommended that targeted interventions be put in place to address the high prevalence of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia. These interventions should focus on addressing the associated factors such as poor knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, alcohol use, khat chewing, viewing pornographic films, cigarette smoking, and poor family controls. It is important that these interventions are gender-sensitive and take into consideration the unique challenges faced by females in accessing sexual and reproductive health services.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescentCathaCoitusEthiopiaFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceSexual BehaviorEarly initiation of sexual intercourseEthiopiaMeta-analysisSystematic reviewYouth

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PMID37872488
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