Predictors of Condom Use Among Young Women in Multiple Sexual Partnerships in Haiti

Abstract

Unprotected sexual intercourse places young women in multiple partnerships at great risk for sexually transmitted infections in Haiti. While the most effective means of preventing these infections is consistent condom use, little is known about the factors that influence its use. This study sought to analyze high-risk sexual behavior among young Haitian women with multiple sex partners and to identify and understand factors that influence condom use among these young women. Data were drawn from the 2017 Haiti Demographic and Health survey. Explanatory analysis was used to test for associations between condom use and the selected sociodemographic factors using Pearson’s chi square test. Then, multiple logistic regression was fitted to the data to assess the effects of sociodemographic characteristics of young women in multiple partnerships on condom use. The study revealed significant differences between sociodemographic factors and condom use among young women in multiple partnerships. A young woman’s age, age at sexual debut, level of education, marital status, and household wealth predicted condom use. The paper highlights the importance of reinforcing sexuality education among young women in Haiti.