Henok, Andualem (2012) Sexual Violence and Substance Use among Female Students of MIZAN-TEPI University. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.
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Abstract
Background: Sexual violence is a common and serious public health problem. The most common place where sexual violence is experienced is school. Sexual violence usually occurs when she is unable to understand the situation. The most important cause for this is substance use. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of sexual violence and its association with substance use among female students in Mizan-Tepi University. Methods: Cross sectional institution based survey, using self-administered, anonymous questionnaire and focus group discussions were done among female students of Mizan-Tepi University from January to February 2012 to assess prevalence of sexual violence and its association with substance use. A total of 604 female students were involved in the study. Prevalence was determined using frequencies and logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios and 95% confidence interval using SPSS statistical package. Result: Among respondents 66.3% and 63% were sexually harassed since joining the university and in the current academic year respectively. The prevalence of attempted rape was 19.6% and 13.7% since joining the university and in current academic year respectively. The magnitude of rape was 13.5% and 8.9% since joining the university and in current academic year respectively. The life time prevalence of sexual harassment, attempted rape and completed rape was 75.4%, 33.5% and 20.7% respectively. Experiencing of rape in current year was significantly associated with khat chewing (AOR= 4.24: 95% CI 1.92, 9.37), smoking cigarettes (AOR= 6.76: 95% CI 2.99, 15.28), drinking alcohol (AOR= 3.27: 95% CI 1.51, 7.11), having drinking friend (AOR= 5.60: 95% CI 2.46, 12.74) and using other substances like cocaine (AOR= 6.43: 95% CI 1.91, 21.64). FGD discussants explained that sexual violence is prevalent due to lack of facilities and availability of substances around the campus. Conclusion: The magnitude of sexual violence among female students of Mizan-Tepi University was very high. There was significant association between rape and substance use by female students. Therefore it needs urgent attention from concerned bodies to alleviate the problem.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Vincent Mpoza |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2018 12:22 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2018 12:22 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/6314 |
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