Sexual Challenges Among Nigerians: An Online Survey

Sa’adatu Talatu Sule; Boubacar Dieng; Usman Ibrahim Gebi

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Sexual Challenges Among Nigerians: An Online Survey

Sa’adatu Talatu Sule, Boubacar Dieng, Usman Ibrahim Gebi

Published in Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 8, Issue 2)

Received: 30 March 2022 Accepted: 15 April 2022 Published: 26 April 2022

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Abstract

Sexual disorders can affect the general well-being of individuals including their relationships with their spouses/partners. This study was carried out to assess the frequency of sexual challenges among Nigerians with a view to increasing awareness and improving sexual health in the country. The study was an anonymous online survey carried out using Google Forms. Statistical analyses including rates and comparative analyses were carried out using MINITAB statistical software version 19. Of all respondents, 24% experienced sexual challenges of which 25.8% are female while 21.1% are male. Sexual challenges were significantly more common (p = 0.005) among women who had previously terminated a pregnancy for non-medical reasons (56.3%) compared to those who had not (19.6%). Lack of interest was the commonest sexual challenge reported by respondents occurring in 62.5% of all those who had sexual challenges and 81.3% of female respondents who had sexual challenges. Premature ejaculation (75%) was the most common sexual challenge reported by the male respondents. Only 12.5% sought care from a health facility and the most common reason for not seeking care from a health facility was lack of awareness about where to get care (18.1%). Sexual challenges are common among Nigerians and negatively impact their well-being, particularly their relationships with their spouses/partners. There is a need to increase awareness about sexual challenges and improve the quality of available services.

Published in	Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 8, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.cajph.20220802.19
Page(s)	80-86
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Sexual Challenges, Lack of Interest, Premature Ejaculation, Nigeria, Online Survey

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Sa’adatu Talatu Sule; Boubacar Dieng; Usman Ibrahim Gebi. Sexual Challenges Among Nigerians: An Online Survey. Cent. Afr. J. Public Health 2022, 8(2), 80-86. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20220802.19

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Sa’adatu Talatu Sule, Boubacar Dieng, Usman Ibrahim Gebi. Sexual Challenges Among Nigerians: An Online Survey. Cent Afr J Public Health. 2022;8(2):80-86. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20220802.19

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Sa’adatu Talatu Sule

Reproductive Health Care Clinic and Consultancy, Abuja, Nigeria
Boubacar Dieng

Global Alliance for Vaccines Initiative, Abuja, Nigeria
Usman Ibrahim Gebi

United States Agency for International Development Integrated Health Program, Abuja, Nigeria

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Sa’adatu Talatu Sule; Boubacar Dieng; Usman Ibrahim Gebi. Sexual Challenges Among Nigerians: An Online Survey. Cent. Afr. J. Public Health 2022, 8(2), 80-86. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20220802.19

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Sa’adatu Talatu Sule, Boubacar Dieng, Usman Ibrahim Gebi. Sexual Challenges Among Nigerians: An Online Survey. Cent Afr J Public Health. 2022;8(2):80-86. doi: 10.11648/j.cajph.20220802.19

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