Predictors of condom-use among young never-married males in Nigeria

This study examined the factors that influence condom-use among young never-married males in nigeria. such information can help improve the design of a prevention programme for young never-married,especially,males to reduce their vulnerability to sexually transmitted infections (stis) and hiv/aids transmission. data were derived from the 2003 nigeria demographic and health survey (ndhs). analysis of data was restricted to 827 males aged 15-24 years,who had never married or lived together with a woman. both descriptive and analytical methods were used for assessing the net effects of socioeconomic factors on condom-use. the analysis used logistic regression models for determining the predictors of sexual behaviour and condom-use among young never-married males in nigeria. about 43% of the study population was sexually experienced,and the use of a condom remained low. one in five reported the use of a condom at sexual debut. level of education,place of residence in childhood,urban/rural region,religious affiliation,economic status index,and exposure to mass media were associated with sexual experience and use of protective measures. economic status index and mass-media exposure were associated with the use of a condom by the respondents during their last sex encounter. about two-fifths (43%) of the young unmarried nigerian men were sexually experienced but the condom-use remained low,thus making this sub-group of nigerian population highly vulnerable to stis,including hiv/aids. © international centre for diarrhoeal disease research,bangladesh.