Lebese, R. T.Manganye, B. S.Khosa, Mikateko Blessing2021-06-302021-06-302021-06-23Khosa, Mikateko Blessing (2021) Factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youth at a selected village, Limpopo Province. University of Venda, South Africa. <http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1710>http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1710MPHDepartment of Public HealthGlobally, unsafe sex practices among youth are common. Practicing unsafe sex predisposes youth to acquire STIs, including HIV/AIDS. In South Africa, youth initiate sex at the age of 17. During this period, they practice risky sexual behaviour due to poverty (exchange of money), lack of knowledge; risky behavior, such as alcohol intake and drugs. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youths at a selected village in Limpopo Province. The research used the qualitative approach which was explorative and descriptive. The target population was youth aged 18-24 years. Non- probability purposive sampling was used in the study. A sample of 20 participants was constituted, which targeted youths who visited the clinic for health care services. This number was ensured by data saturation. Data was collected using face-to face interview, guided by an interview guide. Data was analyzed using the thematic analysis method. The study concluded that cultural gender role definitions, social media and drug abuse contribute to unsafe sexual practices among youths. It is, therefore, recommended that culturally-constructed gender roles should be repositioned to support female youths to have control over their sexual lives. There should be close collaboration between the family, schools, health officials and the community, to teach youths on the dangers of risky sexual behaviors.1 online resource (xi, 93 leaves)enUniversity of VendaFactorsUCTDPerceptionsSexual practiceUnsafe sexYouth306.708368257Contraceptives -- South Africa -- LimpopoCondoms -- South Africa -- LimpopoSexually transmitted diseases -- South Africa -- LimpopoYouth -- South Africa -- LimpopoEquipment and supplies -- South Africa -- LimpopoDissertationKhosa MB. Factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youth at a selected village, Limpopo Province. []. , 2021 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1710Khosa, M. B. (2021). <i>Factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youth at a selected village, Limpopo Province</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1710Khosa, Mikateko Blessing. <i>"Factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youth at a selected village, Limpopo Province."</i> ., , 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1710TY - Dissertation AU - Khosa, Mikateko Blessing AB - Globally, unsafe sex practices among youth are common. Practicing unsafe sex predisposes youth to acquire STIs, including HIV/AIDS. In South Africa, youth initiate sex at the age of 17. During this period, they practice risky sexual behaviour due to poverty (exchange of money), lack of knowledge; risky behavior, such as alcohol intake and drugs. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youths at a selected village in Limpopo Province. The research used the qualitative approach which was explorative and descriptive. The target population was youth aged 18-24 years. Non- probability purposive sampling was used in the study. A sample of 20 participants was constituted, which targeted youths who visited the clinic for health care services. This number was ensured by data saturation. Data was collected using face-to face interview, guided by an interview guide. Data was analyzed using the thematic analysis method. The study concluded that cultural gender role definitions, social media and drug abuse contribute to unsafe sexual practices among youths. It is, therefore, recommended that culturally-constructed gender roles should be repositioned to support female youths to have control over their sexual lives. There should be close collaboration between the family, schools, health officials and the community, to teach youths on the dangers of risky sexual behaviors. DA - 2021-06-23 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Factors KW - Perceptions KW - Sexual practice KW - Unsafe sex KW - Youth LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2021 T1 - Factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youth at a selected village, Limpopo Province TI - Factors contributing to unsafe sex practices among youth at a selected village, Limpopo Province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1710 ER -