FACTORS ASSOCIATED with EARLY SEX INTERCOURSE amoung YOUNG SCHOOLING CHILDREN in KICUKIRO DISTRICT- RWANDA.

  • Anne M’lurhe ABELA School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences – Universty of Rwanda
  • WABWIRE Paul Francis School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences – Universty
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v2i2.899
Keywords: Early Sex, Factors, Young Schooling Children,, Kigali-Rwanda

Abstract

Sex and sexuality among adolescents and young people have been
reported to be on increase worldwide. The act is noted to take two directions as either
by force (rape) or coation. As a result of this, significant number of adolescents (under
age populations / < 20 years) is involved in sexual activities at an early age ( earlier
than 20 years). Many young people are exposed to various risks such as unprotected
sex, early pregnancy, STI/STDs, HIV/AIDS and early marriage that follows pregnancy.
The aim of this study was to establish the degree of sexuality and identify the factors
associated with early sexual action / practices among primary school children in
Kicukiro District, Kigali City.

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Author Biographies

Anne M’lurhe ABELA, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences – Universty of Rwanda

Departmenr of Clinical Medicine and Community Health

WABWIRE Paul Francis, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences – Universty

Departmenr of Clinical Medicine and Community Health

Published
2017-01-31
How to Cite
ABELA, A. M., & Francis, W. P. (2017). FACTORS ASSOCIATED with EARLY SEX INTERCOURSE amoung YOUNG SCHOOLING CHILDREN in KICUKIRO DISTRICT- RWANDA. IJRDO -JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND NURSING, 2(2), 06-18. https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v2i2.899
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