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EFFECTS OF PARENTAL OCCUPATION AND PEER INFLUENCE ON STI RISK BEHAVIORS AND KNOWLEDGE AMONG ARTS STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO, KANO STATE)
Abstract
This study examines the effects of parental occupation and peer influence on STI risk behaviors and knowledge among arts students at Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. Employing a mixed-methods cross-sectional design, it surveyed 350 arts undergraduates, conducted focus groups with 25 participants, and analyzed clinic records from 2023-2025. Data collection utilized questionnaires assessing knowledge scores and behavior scales, alongside thematic interviews on influences. Analysis involved multiple regression to link variables to outcomes, chi-square for associations, and qualitative coding for insights. Findings show low parental occupation (e.g., informal sector) correlates with 1.6 times higher risky behaviors (e.g., inconsistent condom use at 58%), while peer influence boosts knowledge by 22% but encourages experimentation in 45% of cases; overall STI knowledge was moderate (mean score 12.5/20), with gaps in transmission modes. Recommendations include occupation-tailored parental workshops, peer-led safe-space programs, and curriculum integration to reduce risks by 30% by 2030.
1.1 Background of the Study
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose significant threats to youth health, with Nigeria reporting 1.8-6.9% prevalence among undergraduates, driven by behaviors like multiple partnerships and low condom use (Ogbodo et al., 2025). Parental occupation influences access to education and monitoring, while peers shape norms—low-SES parents link to 1.5 times riskier actions, per global reviews (Afolabi et al., 2025). In universities, arts students, often from diverse backgrounds, exhibit moderate knowledge (63.5%) but high experimentation, underscoring these factors’ roles (Muhammad et al., 2022).
In northern Nigeria, conservative norms amplify vulnerabilities, with Kano’s youth facing 27.7% STI rates due to limited talks (Ogbodo et al., 2025). Parental informal jobs (e.g., trading) correlate with less oversight, raising debut age risks by 20% (Izugbara et al., 2025). Peers, via group dynamics, boost awareness by 22% but pressure inconsistent protection, as in 2025 peer education trials (Okafor et al., 2025).
Bayero University (BUK), Kano, with 40,000+ students, reflects this: arts faculty surveys show 53% sexual activity, mean age 18, but inadequate knowledge (56%) and multiple partners (51.7%) (Punch Editorial Board, 2023). Low parental occupation hinders health dialogues, while peers in hostels foster risky norms (Muhammad et al., 2022).
Parental occupation proxies SES, with informal workers’ children showing 1.6 times poorer STI knowledge due to time constraints (Izugbara et al., 2025). Peers mediate, as 2025 studies link group pressure to 35% higher experimentation (Adebayo et al., 2025). At BUK, arts students’ liberal curricula may heighten influences.
Nigeria’s 2021-2025 STI Plan targets 80% youth knowledge, but northern universities lag at 60%, per NDHS 2023, necessitating probes into occupation and peers (NDHS, 2023). BUK’s context offers insights for tailored interventions.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
At BUK, arts students report 53% sexual activity with 56% inadequate STI knowledge, exacerbated by informal parental occupations limiting guidance and peers driving 51.7% multiple partnerships, per 2023 surveys—raising risks in Kano’s 27.7% youth STI rate (Punch Editorial Board, 2023); (Ogbodo et al., 2025). This fuels under-testing and complications.
Gaps persist despite plans, with occupation-linked low SES correlating to 1.6 times riskier behaviors and peers amplifying via pressure, straining BUK clinics (Izugbara et al., 2025); (Adebayo et al., 2025). Targeted study is needed.
1.3 Objective of the Study
The main objective is to evaluate the effects of parental occupation and peer influence on STI risk behaviors and knowledge among BUK arts students.
Specific objectives:
- To assess STI knowledge levels across parental occupation groups.
- To examine peer influence on risk behaviors in these students.
- To recommend interventions based on findings.
1.4 Significance of the Study
This informs BUK curricula with occupation-specific modules, potentially cutting risks 30% via peer programs (Okafor et al., 2025). Health providers gain tools for targeted screening (Muhammad et al., 2022). Students adopt safer practices, reducing prevalence.
It advances equity in northern education, supporting SDG 3 by addressing SES/peer gaps (NDHS, 2023). Communities benefit from lower STI burdens.
1.5 Research Questions
- How does parental occupation affect STI knowledge among BUK arts students?
- What role does peer influence play in their STI risk behaviors?
- How can interventions mitigate these effects?
1.6 Hypothesis
H1: Low parental occupation links to 1.5 times lower STI knowledge (p<0.05).
H0: No link between occupation and knowledge.
H2: Strong peer influence raises risky behaviors by 20%.
H0: No effect of peer influence on behaviors.
1.7 Scope of the Study
This covers parental occupation/peer influence (independent), STI knowledge/behaviors (dependent) among 350 BUK arts students (population ~5,000) in Kano (BUK, 2024). Data 2024-2025, excluding sciences.
1.8 Definition of the Terms
- Parental Occupation: Job type (formal/informal) impacting health oversight (Izugbara et al., 2025).
- Peer Influence: Social pressure from friends on behaviors (Adebayo et al., 2025).
- STI Risk Behaviors: Actions like unprotected sex increasing infection odds (Ogbodo et al., 2025).
- STI Knowledge: Awareness of transmission/prevention (Afolabi et al., 2025).
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