Individual factors that influence the utilization of condoms among the youths of Imile Village in Midigo Town Council, Yumbe district. A cross-sectional study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51168/xvgk6876Keywords:
Condom utilization, Youths, Risk perception, Condom negotiation, Sexual pleasure perception, Condom knowledge.Abstract
Background:
The study aimed to identify the individual factors that influence the utilization of condoms among the youths of Imile Village in Midigo Town Council, Yumbe district.
Methodology:
The study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design to examine condom use among youths aged 18–35 in Imile Village, Yumbe District. Using Burton’s method, 54 participants were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected through interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. Quality assurance involved pretesting tools and training research assistants. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and presented in tables, charts, and percentages. Ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, and voluntary participation, were maintained.
Results:
Among 54 respondents, regarding marital status, over half were single, 29 (53.3%), followed by married respondents, 20 (46.7%), and a smaller proportion categorized as others, 5 (9.3%).23 (42.6%) were moderately knowledgeable about correct condom use, 20 (37.0%) were highly knowledgeable, and 11 (20.4%) were not knowledgeable. Regarding confidence in negotiating condom use, 30 (55.6%) reported moderate confidence, while 5 (9.2%) reported high confidence. In terms of negative experiences, 32 (59.3%) reported reduced sensitivity when using condoms, whereas 4 (7.0%) experienced difficulty in wearing condoms.
Conclusion:
Low condom use is driven by individual-level barriers such as poor negotiation confidence among youths and the perception that condoms reduce sexual pleasure.
Recommendation:
Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Reproductive Health Uganda, should strengthen sexuality education programs to address myths and misconceptions about condoms, particularly the belief that they reduce sexual pleasure.
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