Magnitude and Associated Factors of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Adult Clients Attending Public Health Facilities in Jigjiga City, Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract

Introduction: The term sexually transmitted infections (STIs) refers to a variety of clinical syndromes caused by pathogens that can be acquired and transmitted through sexual activity. STIs are caused by more than 30 different pathogens including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungus, and ectoparasites. Sexual transmitted diseases can lead to serious health complications and affect individual’s future reproductive plans and responsible for 17% of the total burden of disease, There is limited study done about Sexual transmitted diseases on most of regions in Ethiopia specifically in Somali region and most studies that have been done in Ethiopia were community based studies. Therefore the aim of this study was to assess magnitude and associated factors of sexual transmitted diseases among adult clients attending at public health facilities in Jigjiga town eastern Ethiopia 2021. Methods and Materials: An institution based cross sectional study was conducted among adult clients attending Public health facilities in Jigjiga city Administrative from June 15 to july15, 2021. Data were collected from 398 respondents by using systematic sampling technique with proportional allocation of size employed to each health facilities. Structured interview questionnaires were used to collect the data. Data were entered into the computer using Epi-data 3.1 software and exported to Statistical package for social science version 20.0 for analysis. Binary logistic regression model was carried out for analysis to identify independent predictors at p-value 0.25. Results: The prevalence of reported ever had sexual transmitted diseases was found to be 34.5%(95%CI, 29.8-39.2) ,While assessing the independent predictors for acquiring STIs, clients who had sexual intercourse after having alcohol (AOR= 2.4; 95%CI: 1.0-6.0), clients who had multiple sexual partner in their life time (AOR=10.2; 95%CI: 3.6-28.3), as well as condom utilization was significantly associated with STD (AOR=0.064 95% CI; 0.023-0.17). Conclusion: This study shows high prevalence of STDs among respondents. Risky of sexual behaviors like having multiple sexual partners, sexual intercourse after having alcohol; multiple sexual partners and condom utilization during intercourse were significantly associated with STDs. As a result, every STDs consultation should include preventive education, such as reducing the number of sexual partners to reduce the risk of STD.