LEARN Lao PDR - Pornography Watching and Associated Factors among University Students at the University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR
Abstract
Background: Pornography watching has become an extensive social phenomenon worldwide and has contributed to changes in the terrain of human sexuality causing both positive and negative attitudes. Pornographic sources (Internet, smartphones, movies/videos, television, and magazines/books) have made pornography available faster and easier than ever before. The students often deliberately search for these materials due to their curiosity. This paper has the aim of
describing the frequency of watching pornography and associated factors among students at the University of Health Sciences (UHS).
Method: The PRECEDE–PROCEED Theory was used to guide this study. The study adopted a cross-sectional design. The study was conducted at the UHS, Lao PDR, from January to March 2019. A sample of 365 university students was selected for this study using cluster and multi-stage sampling. The data was collected by self-administered questionnaires and analyzed by using statistics software, namely SPSS version 13.1. In addition, descriptive and inferential statistics were
applied.
Results: Participants included in this study totaled 365 adults. The mean age of participants was 21.9 years. There were a higher percentage of females (55.3%) than males. The results showed that the frequency of erotic pornography was high, averaging at 40.9% (62.0% for males and 23.8% for females). The factors associated with watching pornography were sex, participants having partners, a positive attitude towards pornography watching and having supportive friends. Male participants were 4.6 times more likely to watch erotic pornography than female participants (AOR=4.6, 95%CI=2.9-7.4, P<000). Participants who had partners were 1.9 times more likely to watch erotic pornography than those who were single (AOR=1.9, 95%CI=1.1-3.2, P<0.009). Participants who had positive attitudes were 1.8 times more likely to watch erotic pornography than those who had negative attitudes (AOR=1.8, 95%CI=1.1-2.9, P<0.014), and participants who had friends to support pornographic viewing were 1.8 times more likely to watch erotic pornography than those who did not have persuasive friends (AOR=1.8, 95%CI=1.6-2.9, P<0.010).
Conclusion: The frequency of watching erotic pornography detailing sexual intercourse was high among university students. The factors such as being male, having partners, maintaining a sympathetic attitude and having influential friends were significant motivators associated with watching erotic pornography. Therefore, it is important to provide adequate reproductive health education for students and establish policies about pornography.
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