BACKGROUND: Although @entity2953 ( @entity2953 ) are a global health problem affecting every region of the world, the higher prevalence and mortality rate of @entity2953 in developing countries of the world, like Nigeria, make them serious public health issues in this region. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and perception of young adults in Nigeria on the role of condom (both male and female condoms) as a preventive measure against @entity2953 during heterosexual and homosexual intercourse. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data was collected from @entity1 selected from the northern and southern Nigeria using self-administered questionnaire specifically designed for this study. RESULTS: Knowledge of condom efficacy in STI prevention was satisfactory. However, knowledge and practice of the correct use of condom was poor. Only 47.1% of the 102 @entity1 in this study reported correct condom use of wearing condoms before staring intercourse and removing condoms after ejaculation. As a strategy to include the experiences, knowledge and perception of @entity1 who have sex with @entity1 , this study asked the question on condom use during anal sex. Only 24.4% of the male @entity1 indicated they have never had anal sex while for females, the percentage was more than half (53.5%). Condom use during anal sex was low with only 20.6% of @entity1 reporting condom use during anal sex. Negative perceptions about condom use - such as that condom use promotes sexual promiscuity, and not using condoms with steady sexual partners - were significant in this study. Also, condom use errors were common in this study. CONCLUSION: There is a wide gap in knowledge of correct condom use in this population. There is need for interventions that address the issue of condom use during anal and same-sex sexual intercourse in this population.

Knowledge and perception of young adults in Nigeria on effectiveness of condom use in prevention of XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['men', 'participants'] @entity2953 :: ('MESH:D012749', 'Disease') :: ['sexually transmitted infections', 'STIs']
@entity2953 :: (MESH:D012749,Disease) :: ['sexually transmitted infections']
